I have been very pleased with the high school and all of the administrators and teachers I have encountered thus far. My daughter has some special needs and they have done a great job of accommodating her needs. I really sense her teachers care and their expectations for the students requirements and
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Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
Huntsville High School is definitely a great school. The counselors are willing to help, if only you are willing to ask for it. The teachers are good maybe not great. Mrs. Dotts, an English teacher, is amazing and is very passionate about teaching. So is Mrs. Blocker, a History teacher, she is one of
... Read more the toughest teachers at the school, but trust me she is passionate and knows what she is doing. The classroom sizes are somewhat big (30 or more in some). Of course there will always be cliques in schools that's just how it is, but most kids are friendly enough. Also, the athletics are really good, though I never involved myself in any of them. The volleyball team won state for the 6th time in a row I believe. Overall, a very good school Read less
Posted by a student on 08/05/09
This school failed us miserably. I've felt the censure of the educators toward us as parents as well as my son. They took no responsibility for our son's failure, it was all his lack of effort. Concluded that everday I sent him to this school emphasized his weaknesses instead of his incredible strengths
... Read more and out of the box intelligence. He was struggling with anxiety and gravitating to students with behavior and drug issues. We reacted strongly and pulled him out to homeschool. It has made a TREMENDOUS difference. Now we focus on his strengths and abilities. His anxiety is gone. Confidence returning and he now talks about the possibilities of his future. If you have a different kind of learner (ADHD) don't even try - they have no clue. Take charge yourself and see success. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/06/08
HHS has a lot to offer and there are some excellent teachers. As in most things in life, students get out of it about what they are willing to put into it. Overall, it is a good school. And kids have a wide variety of sports, clubs and extra curricular activities in which to be involved -- which
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Posted by a parent on 06/07/08
As an educator, I believe HHS is one of the better schools I have taught at. Class sizes are a bit high- it can be difficult to teach when average class has more that 30 students. The biggest issue seems to be getting parents to support academics as much as they do extracurriculars. Parents seem to
... Read more view a 'good' teacher as one who is willing to manipulate grades to make students look good on a transcript, regardless of effort put forth in a class setting. Students are not encouraged to take responsiblity for their actions or their education. However, of the area schools I have taught at, HHS is the best teaching environment. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 02/18/08
If you really want to know about Huntsville, the leadership is weak, the counselors are more focused on helping the kids who are struggling than the ones with a desire to excel. They are overloaded and insensitive to personal needs. The teaching staff leaves a lot to be desired in the Math and History
... Read more Departments. Science and English are better, but not by too much. I have had probably three or four excellent teachers in my four years, and at least one or two complete idiots each year. Think long and hard before moving into this district, your kids will do better elsewhere. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/20/07
After having 4 children attend and graduate from HHS ( two in 2002, 2004, and now 2008), I believe the English and Science departments to be exceptional. The teachers really care about the students and nuture them throughout their 4 years. Math preparation is dependent upon teacher and level. A great
... Read more principal who often must yeild to the fundamentalist codes of parents serving on PTA board. Social politics are sublte but quite active. Would that as much attention were paid to the math team, debate and other competitions as to the athletic programs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/12/07
Huntsville High is a great school, with a great Principal. It has any and every extracurricular activity there is to offer, so you're sure to get you student involved! It's recent move back to 6A classification (a result from an 06-07 attendance of 1512 students) has put its sports to the test. Yet our
... Read more Volleyball team still has 5 State Champions in a row, and our Football program still makes it to the playoffs, this year ending a 7 year losing streak to cross-town rival Grissom. HHS also has a magnificent Drama Department and, under Mike Chappell, has put on a spectacular production every year. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/05/07
We have just moved to Huntsville. I specifically chose Huntsville High for many reasons: academic, involvement, social, etc. One thing I would really like to see Huntsville High pursue is the use of technology. In transferring my child, I found much of the information and forms needed were in the
... Read more office and plentiful, but hardly any of this information was housed on the website. Given today s lifestyle, communication is very important. Please continue to place the hard copy information in the office, but also place it on the website within twenty-four (24) hours of the announcement release. Prime examples are the summer reading list and the handling of a serious unfortunate incident. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/26/06
There is room for lots of improvement-- parent of several current students ( Both parents have combined certified teaching experience of 30+ years) Its very disappointing for such a progressive and educated community to be willing to accept less than satisfactory teaching practices. We advise other parents
... Read more to know how grades are calculated and expect clear expectations. MRS. McBeth is the BEST-- heart toward student achievement. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the test.
Student enrollment:
1,575
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
87
Number of classrooms:
77
Vocational Education
Accounting, Auto Mechanics, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Drivers Ed, Electronics, Food Nutrition, Health, Phys Ed, ROTC, Word Processing
English
American Literature, Journalism, Literature
Arts
Art, Photography
Music
Band, Choral, Music Theory
Computer Science
Computer Science, Multimedia
Fine Arts
Drama
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Psychology
Special Education
Emotionally Challenged, Learning Differences, Life Skills
Science
Environmental Science, Human Anatomy/Physiology
Math
Statistics, Trigonometry
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, English
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Huntsville schools — Huntsville High School is located at 2304 Billie Watkins Dr, Huntsville AL 35801. 2304 Billie Watkins Dr is in the 35801 ZIP code in Huntsville, AL The school district for Huntsville High School is the Huntsville City Schools. Huntsville High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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