My girls did/are doing very well there and have/are going on to great colleges
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/09
Im going to be a junior this year and have many mixed feelings about this school. The athletics are not as great as everyone might think of them to be. Most of us have to do it on our own because the coaches either have no idea what they are doing or they just do not care. The academics portion of the
... Read more school is lacking in quality too. Many of the teachers do not prepare their students for the finals and while some of them are easily approachable, most are rude and do not want to help when you ask them. Dress code is also a big issue at this school. Many girls come in too tight or revealing clothing but never get dress coded. On the other hand, girls who come to school with a tank top with straps just a tad too thin are sent home to change. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/18/09
In regards to the coment from 1/19/08... I disgragee. Two of my kids are students of IRHS, the oldest graduated in 2004. We are not rich, white or evangelical.. although we are straight. Just like our family there are many other that provide diversity to the school. It is a great school... my kids
... Read more like their teachers, the teachers care about their students and all extra-curricular activities keep them busy and out of trouble. I don't think that IRHS is preppy at all. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/14/09
I'm sick of the negative reviews of IRHS. The teachers, while occasionally biased -only inclined to acted positively toward students that actually care about school and about doing well-are, for the most part, superb. Ap/Honors courses are challenging, for those who care to do the work, and though no,
... Read more we do not receive a lot of money- AZ is the lowest educationally funded state in the country- our school, student government, and the administration are able to do a lot with what they are given. My experience here has been great, with our sports teams being top notch, and the list of extracurricular activities that goes on forever-Japanese Club, Tae Kwon Do-the only high school in the nation that offers it for credit-an amazing culinary arts program, etc., which many students are involved in. Lastly, IRHS is NOT preppy-its incredibly diverse. 5/5 Read less
Posted by a student on 11/04/08
This school doesn't have much diversity. Everyone is pretty much white, straight, rich, and evangelical. It is one of the preppiest schools I've ever seen, even on television. While I say this, IRHS still is a good school with good teachers. It has a flourishing extra-curricular program, with everything
... Read more from culinary arts to Japanese Club. It has an extensive fine arts department - it has three choirs, concert band, jazz band, orchestra, drama, visual art, photography. It has some great AP courses. My only other complaint is that the general classes are way too easy - students underacheive so the teacher's definitely dumb the classes down. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/19/08
Ironwood Ridge has it's ups and downs. It's new and still learning. I went there as a student and saw numerous accounts of drug use right in the back of the classroom, fights, and discrimination. Partying and drinking are fondly acceptable throughout the school. Academics are chalenging and teachers
... Read more do a fine job. Girls dress inappropriately most of the time. It's so big that there's so much that can go on behind the teacher's back. Its an alright school. Typical high school with the typical people. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/10/08
Ironwood Ridge is most likely the greatest school in Arizona. The teachers care for you, and the new principal is excellent with kids. He is always helping everyone.
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Posted by a student on 12/19/07
My son has attended IRHS from 9th grade and he is now in his Sr. year. I think that the Culinary Program is great and has taught him a lot about what he will encounter in the 'real' world kitchens. Chef(the teacher) is not traditional but that is what made him so appealing to my son. My son has positive
... Read more as well as negative experiences with his academic teachers but overall I must say that I have been pleased with what I hear coming from him. While it may be true there is a lot of money in this school, I do feel that a majority of the classes that my son has an interest in; culinary, digital art, martial arts has all required that we pay for them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/12/07
Ironwood has great extracurricular actuvities for all the students to be involved in, and when they are involved in a sport they have to maintain a GPA of at least 3.25 to stay on the team. I belive this makes them study harder, and strive in their education. I would rate this school a 10 out or 10.
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Posted by a student on 09/08/06
This school, still being very new, is in need of much further development. Despite better than average test scores, there is a very low level of achievement expected of the students. I have had classes in which students can pass purely on the basis of arbitrary extra credit. Honors classes are hardly
... Read more up to par. Certainly there are exceptions to the rule, but there are too many teachers who only perform well when being evaluated by an administrator. Extracurricular activities include a very small population of the school, and there is a very narrow selection of activities from which to choose. Parent involvement is very limited. I feel safe at this school, but discipline seems to be somewhat biased. This school has potential because of all the resources available to it, but it has been a highly disappointing experience having to attend it. Read less
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Tucson schools — Ironwood Ridge High School is located at 2475 W Naranja Dr, Tucson AZ 85742. 2475 W Naranja Dr is in the 85742 ZIP code in Tucson, AZ The school district for Ironwood Ridge High School is the Amphitheater School District 10. Ironwood Ridge High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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