I was a student in the AJUSD from 1st grade until the beginning of junior year at AJHS. I recently moved, but I'll always think of myself as a Prospector, and when people ask me where I came from, I'm proud to say AJ.
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Posted by a student on 02/11/08
I graduated from AJ last May and I absolutley loved going to AJ! The teachers were some of the best around! I am proud to say I went to AJHS and loved every minute of it!
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Posted by a student on 09/27/07
I attended AJHS and graduated in the early seventies and it was an ecceptable shool then. My fourth child I withdrew and changed schools because the special education system was a complete joke. We are invovled parents and went to every scheduled meeting about our sons progress. Very few of his teachers
... Read more were able to make the meetings. The school psychologist had never met my child. His achievement scores decreased over the year of attendence. sShe was several years behind in reading and her scores decreased. Sinse leaving AJHS She has a 2.9 average up from her failing grades at AJHS and her reading has improved several grade. I hate to write this report as a lifetime resident, but when I stated my issues to the school I was dismissed. Read less
Posted by a former student on 07/13/07
My child goes to this school and I think it is a really good school and the teachers and stuff are really respectful and caring! I would tell anyone about this school!
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Posted by a parent on 07/12/07
I am currently proud to be a prospector! Yes our school has had its problems and yes, we aren't perfect,but that doesn't mean the school is bad! We have a very diverse group of extra curricular activties and most of the students are amazing kids. Don't knock AJ! It is an awesome school, to those that
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Posted by a student on 04/17/07
I am glad my son is done with AJHS. I never had a problem with any of the kids, but saw a great lack of wisdom in the counselors and teachers. When my husband and I tried to be a part of solutions we were treated as if our opinion was too stupid to be considered. I think there is still too much of
... Read more an attitude towards the students that since they are from AJ they cannot accomplish much Weird, Ive lived here for 20 years and have never felt like we were 'less than' until this high school experience. It is as if the majority of adults expect to have trouble and poor grades, so the kids fulfill their expectations. A student who is confident and knows themself will do okay, someone with low self confidence will not do well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
If your child is even remotely motavated and gets involved with some extra activity these will be be the best four years of their life. Getting really involved with things is a great way for them to meet new people that are interested in the same things and are also motivated not only in that activity
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Posted by a former student on 08/19/06
I was not given the information needed to get my child into the programs she wanted. The calendar did not include these items to warn incoming new students of important schedules and tryouts. I was told by many that this school was getting better. My first impression was not good. Showed no interest
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Posted by a parent on 05/06/06
Apache Junction High School is getting better. It seems that finally there is an effort to change the image of this school. The athletic programs this year are proof of that effort. A state championship golf team, final four in basketball, first playoff game in 21 years for football, and a perennial
... Read more power in wrestling; AJ is no longer the laughing stock of the state. Academically, test scores are touted as being better than other area high schools, although everyday student achievement is possibly lower than it should be. Administratively there is a new Superintendent, which hopefully will do away with the decades old 'good ole boys' system of doing things. Overall, things are improving in AJ. What needs to happen though is a dedicated effort to accomodate the larger population and reduce the discipline and behavior problems which have been rampant recently. Read less
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Apache Junction schools — Apache Junction High School is located at 2525 S Ironwood Dr, Apache Junction AZ 85220. 2525 S Ironwood Dr is in the 85220 ZIP code in Apache Junction, AZ The school district for Apache Junction High School is the Apache Junction Unified Sd 43. Apache Junction High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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