First of all I dont know why people who have never attended Alhambra High School comment about it. I graduated from AHS on May and I dont regret studying there the 4 yers of high school. I loved it!!!! I already miss it! Now Im ready to attend ASU on August. Ill have in mind all the advices my teachers
... Read more gave me. Special thanks to Ms. Godemann (business and computers teacher) shes been my business and computers teacher since freshmen year. Go Liiiiooooooooooooooooooooooons! Also, Alhambra Class of 2009 broke the record in scholorship money from the Phoenix Union High Achool District. I bet you people didnt know that Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/12/09
I have been attending Alhambra since my freshman year. At first my parents weren't too convinced on allowing me to attend Alhambra because of the reputation it has. I'll be a junior the next year, and I don't regret the choice I made to attend Alhambra. I have all honors classes, and a 3.8 GPA. I met
... Read more the AIMS writing and exceeded the AIMS reading on the 1st try. To be honest, The two years that I have been there I have definately seen improvement. The school has become more strict about dress code and behavior. Parents should be more involved so they know EXACTLY what's going on. I clearly will be able to function in the real world, as Alhambra AND my parents are teaching me. overall, this a great school! GO LIONS! Read less
Posted by a student on 05/23/09
One of the very obvious things is that Alhambra High School is not a terrible school. It's a very good school with a top students, just that no one talks about them. If AHS was a terrible as previous reviewer said, then how come we have a student going to West Point and an Athletic Training Student
... Read more Assistant of the Year for State of Arizona? Certain things are missing, because people who don t focus on their studies and goals believe that AHS is the worst school of them all, but actually is not. It s like any other school; you get out of it what you put into it. Many students don t take advantage of what they got in front of them, no wonder all negativity is pointed towards Alhambra. GOOOO LIONS!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/08/09
This school is terrible. As an educational institution, it is half correct. There is no education happening here but it is definitely an institution. From terrible behavior of both students and teachers, to dress code, this place is a disaster. Do not send your child here if you expect them to be able
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Posted by a parent on 04/07/09
Dr Herrera and Ms. Christenson are the best teachers in campus. Teachers are the best quality Alhambra High School has. The ladies from the office are not good. They never answer phone calls or attend atudents when they are supposed to.
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Posted by a other on 08/15/08
Congratulations to Dr. Herrera for winning the the Best Buy Teach Award for $10,000.00 in the State of Arizona. His award is a credit to his teaching ability and skill in teaching the Mega-Resort has learning tool. There is one good teacher at this school.
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Posted by a parent on 04/28/08
I Graduated AHS in 2004, my experience there was by far like any other h.s your going to go to. They have its ups and downs. Teachers are VERY helpful! they like to see their students accomplish in life, they are there for you before and after school, if need be. I did however question some of the security
... Read more guards there, but however they were very nice, and never let any kind of argument esculate to somthing worse. Great School overall...Wouldnt have changed anything! GO LIONS!! :) Read less
Posted by a student on 03/17/08
This school is great... itz my second year and my grades are great!!! Wen I first came to the school I had heard alot of bad rumorz of it ...everyone is friendly and kind......they dont let there students run al wild...come on thatz funni to hear...there realli into not havin cellfones in class they
... Read more have to be turned off...and hearfones are only aloud during lunch and in the mornings and after school...am realli glad i go here...and plus they have the medical magnet program...in which am in...tatz even makes the school better...so yea i would say tat if ur a good student then y would u have problems...and if ur one of the other problemed kids...then ur just findin problems just lik at any other high school!!! Its great so dont talk if u dont no nothing about this school!!!! Read less
Posted by a student on 08/20/07
I have had problems with teachers and administration from day one. The children run wild and are allowed to bring music and headphones to class disrupting the rest of the students who want to learn. There is absolutely no sort of dress code. Teachers have no control over the students. I am in the process
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Posted by a parent on 06/07/07
My son has attended Alhambra High School since his freshman year and has excelled in his studies. My son entered his freshman year with some obstacles he was facing and the team at Alhambra involved my son and us as parents in the goals he was to accomplish that year. I have been included throughout
... Read more the 4 years in my sons activities, grades, truancy (not a problem) on a regular basis. I have bee pleasantly surprised and overjoyed at the way my son has been treated at Alhambra. I was a little scared at first because the school is so large, but my son stuck to his studies and other activities and has already passed the AIMS tests and will be graduating this year. Thank you Alhambra. Read less
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Phoenix schools — Alhambra High School is located at 3839 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix AZ 85019. 3839 W Camelback Rd is in the Maryvale neighborhood and 85019 ZIP code in Phoenix, AZ The school district for Alhambra High School is the Phoenix Union High Sd 210. Alhambra High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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