Stevens Point Area Senior High School

I am an alumni of SPASH and I have nothing but good things to say about the school. The school has a great variety of courses to take, including more AP classes than any other schools in the area. I was fortunate enough to take 9 AP classes during my three years there and passed all of my tests because of the quality of the teachers there. SPASH is the largest senior high school in the state, but that doesn't mean classes are large. I was never in a class of over 30 other than band or gym and in fact some of my classes had less than 15 people in them. Bottom line is there are outstanding teachers in each of the departments, and people know who they are if they're looking to take those classes. I'm a college junior who left SPASH with nearly 50 AP credits.
--Submitted by a student

although i think the schools academics are good, i think the school put too much empasis on sports, and it lacks parent/school communictaion. When A child that is harrassed is asked to fill out a form. the school never calls the parents of the harrassed child to inform them what is going on. They need to make some major changes and before someone is hurt.
--Submitted by a parent

SPASH has excellent academics, extracurriculars, and athletics. It's a very well-rounded school. High academic achieving students find this school particularly excellent. SPASH offers advanced and AP courses for college prep and I've heard from many students that many of their high school courses were more difficult than their college ones. SPASH also has routes for a student who prefers a more practical schooling with a vast number of technology, art, and shop classes. It's a perfect fit for any student.
--Submitted by a parent

The academics at SPASH are amazing. Many of the students preform really well and a large number attend the University of Wisconsin- Madison, one of the best public universities in the country. Parents are kept well informed and the extra-curriculars are outstanding! Not to mention the athletics SPASH offers, which almost always win conference in nearly all their sports. The large number of students helps the school, instead of hurting it. Classes are kept to under 25 students, and students get plenty of personal attention from the teachers. SPASH is definitely the best choice of any school in the area, I highly recommend it!
--Submitted by a parent

Lots of courses to choose from, but students are not given the classes they choose. Fewer choice with budget cuts. No parent contact from the school, and confusing information provided when parents inquire about anything. Threats of violence, unanswered. Out numbered and insignificant, even the teachers mark students absent when they were in fact present the entire time. Students fail with no contact made to parents, even when parents call and leave messages. Not impressed--send your kid elsewhere.
--Submitted by a parent

I am impressed by the course selection at SPASH, but I feel there is not enough teacher involvement. There certainly is not enough parental involvement, but I can see that the reason my be lack of information distributed to parents regarding student activity. My daughter tells me what is going on at school, and usually needs to get the information I need. Concerts, for example would have better turnout if notes were sent home with students giving specific information. I realize some information is sent in the newsletter, but it is not specific, and dates tend to change. The biggest problem with this school is that it is so big, and there seems to be a lack of attention given to breaking it down to make it 'smaller'. There is a huge opportunity here to make this school great.
--Submitted by a parent

This School has very little child involement. My child was extremely out numbered at this school due to about 50 to 60 students per class. There is almost no parental involvement at all. The teachers at this school also do not pay very much attention to the childern who need that little bit of extra help. May of my childs friends dropped out of this school or went to there alternative school.
--Submitted by a parent

Alot of programs to choose from. Parent involvement is minimal. Too many children in 1 school. Your child is a number instead of a name.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very impressed by this school. The number of courses students have access to is amazing.
--Submitted by a student