We love this school because: *high-achieving, *soccer team, *parent involvment, *teacher involvement, *multitude of activities to involve the students, *theater program, *counselor caring, & much more!!
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
This school is so large and impersonal that, unless your child is in the honors program, no one seems to care. They lock the kids out of classrooms if they're even one minute late - depriving them of an entire day's worth of class. So much for academics. The whole staff could use customer service training!
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Posted by a parent on 08/20/09
This a great school if your child is gifted or interested in the Pre-IB program or is in the IB program.
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Posted by a student on 02/22/09
I am currently a student at Ironwood and have to say that it does an excellent job at meeting my academic needs. I am an IB candidate and love the academic challenges presented to me at Ironwood. This school creates an environment that is welcoming to students of all levels and does not segregate the
... Read more honor students from the 'average' students. The guidance office is always willing to help and the cousellors are able to offer advice and programs catered to any student's' wants and needs. Rules are strictly enforced, but easy to abide by. It doesn't matter who you are or what social group you are typically in, you will be accepted by a multitude of people on this campus. Ironwood seems highly competitive, especially among the honor students, but still manages to keep an exciting and accepting environment. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/16/09
Ironwood is a school that does not rest on its laurels - the admin and staff always strive to improve. The culture emphasizes that it is good to be smart. Athletics are also well supported. The teachers really care about their students. There is a strong club, Student Council, and service organization
... Read more structure, that makes this a good environment for the students. The principal works well with students, staff, and parents to create a safe school. The reasons I did not rate Ironwood as 5 stars have to do with the funding provided by the District. Teachers are struggling to get funds for the Arts and Music. Students are being asked to buy books in English classes and share books in Science because the District has not provided enough for all the students. The IB program conflicts with AP class offerings; some students can't take AP Physics for example. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/05/08
This is a very good school to attend. There is no drama and everybody is really nice. Students here have different goals and things thats on their mind like school work and inportant things instead of gossip and rumors. Thanks Ironwood!
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Posted by a student on 12/05/08
I am a former student of IHS. High school is all about what you make of it- I had a fantastic experience (and it wasn't that long ago). Almost all my teachers were wonderful, intelligent, and understanding. I was on the honors track, taking challenging courses and will always be thankful to the wonderful
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Posted by a student on 12/04/08
I am a former student of Ironwood. I would absolutly say that Ironwood is an amazing school. I have heard that some have dislike for the teachers and the gap between the levels of classes. To this I would say that high school is only as good as how much you put into it. Teacher and other staff members
... Read more are more than happy to help students to succeede. Some students, as I have witnessed, refuse to seek help. Ironwood helped me to get a scholorship into a university and helped to lay the foundation for a successful life. This school should be recognized as one of the leading high schools in the state, reguardless of public or privet! Read less
Posted by a other on 09/09/08
The teachers are great - they really care about their students. The district never has enough money for all the programs they want to try, so parents have to come up with a lot of funding, or see the programs do without. The Band program is a good example of this. I think they do a great job with
... Read more what they are given. I would like to see more motivation to excel in the arts. And more pressure on 'average' students to take more challenging classes. This is a safe school. If your child is motivated to succeed and works hard, Ironwood will give him/her the best opportunities it can. The CTE program in computer science is the best I have seen. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/16/08
I'm a current student of IHS, just about to graduate and as I get ready to begin college I know i'm ready to face the difficulites that the new curriculum and envirnment will provide. Ive loved all of my teachers, they've been wonderful, kind, and compassionate. The security is always alert (not always
... Read more a great thing) but they keep us safe nonetheless. There are a ton of cliques, clubs, and social groups, so you'll always find a friend and learn where your niche' is on the social scale. I love IHS, its been awesome. Read less
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Glendale schools — Ironwood High School is located at 6051 W Sweetwater Ave, Glendale AZ 85304. 6051 W Sweetwater Ave is in the Sweetwater Estates neighborhood and 85304 ZIP code in Glendale, AZ The school district for Ironwood High School is the Peoria Unified School District 11. Ironwood High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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