The schools focus is on dress code rather than academics. Staff/Administration is cold and uncaring. Not a christian environment.
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Posted by a parent on 09/30/09
Being a sophomore at BMHS, I find this school to be quite bellow average for what they call a 'College Preparatory School'. At times I feel that I am relearning some of the material. The extracurricular activities at this school aren't that great (such as drama, choir, etc.), except for sports. Several
... Read more times I look around our classrooms and see that about half of the class is messing around or sleeping/not listening to a teachers lectures on how we don't listen or how we aren't ever going to college. The discipline there is quite absurd as well. I've seen countless students go to the Principle or Dean because of dress code violation (wearing a non-school sweatshirt or hoddie, shirt un-tucked, or no belt) and not enough for disrupting another students studies with tomfoolery in the class. One good note, I believe that they are good in teaching about the Catholic religion. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/01/09
As a former student, I must say that overall, Machebeuf is a school with a lot of potential. However, I believe they really do need to offer a more diverse range of classes to get the students more involved and give them the best experience possible. Also, the small class sizes seemed like an advantage
... Read more at the time but made me flounder once I started attending a large college with huge lecture classes where the individual attention is no longer there. I went from a 3.8 gpa student in high school to a 2.5 college freshman. In all, Machebeuf needs to challenge students more to become the prep school they claim to be. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/17/08
My son is currently a soph at Machebeuf. He is having an excellent experience both acedemically and socially. It is strict and the expectations are high. It is small enough to be special and involved. We are very happy.
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Posted by a parent on 11/10/08
We are educators and our son has attended 4 schools. We did our research and it paid off. The national test scores show that this truly is the best school if you seek real scholorships to the nations's top universities.
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Posted by a parent on 09/28/08
The school is on the rise with a nearly new host of administrators, increased focus on rigorous academics, accountability across the board, and meeting the diverse needs of its students. This is the place to be.
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Posted by a parent on 02/28/07
this school offers small class size and a good diversity of students. The teachers, are helpful but the curriculum is average and not very stimulating. There are not a lot of extra classes like a good drama class, creative writing, etc. So for a kid who has a likes to be creative, this would not be
... Read more a good choice. It has a feeling of safety there but also a feeling of strict enforcement of rules that seem to be done in a condescending manner. The principal is new to the school as is quite strict and is not at all fexible. The enforcement of the dress code borders on obsessive. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/11/06
The academics are basic instruction and the students are not encouraged to think outside of the box. There is a huge emphasis on dress code that borders on silliness. The principal, while very personable, is quite rigid. I find the most concerning aspect is that the kids don't seem to like it there
... Read more and don't generally speak in positive terms about the school. On the upside, the class sizes are small and the teachers are quite approachable and are always available to give extra help to a student. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/09/06
We chose this school because of its small class size and diversity. However, over the past year changed and become much more conservative with a very strict dress code and a somewhat rigid principal. The classes are still small but the curriculum is not very impressive nor are there enough electives
... Read more which inspire creativity. They do offer art, but they need other classes like speech, creative writing etc. There is room for parental involvement like hosting activities for the students and teachers but nothing really where parents can inspire change and express concerns. There is a very top down style of leadership at this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/09/06
Bishop Machebeuf is a school on the rise! There have been many new additions and the school community is one of Catholic faith, academic promise and gives attention on meting the needs of others through service efforts as well as students' individualized academic and social needs. I am proud to be
... Read more a part of BMHS and am learning very quickly what is important in life. It is unfortunate that not all students have had a positive experience...then again, there is a lot of truth in the statement, 'you get out of it what you put into it!' TF Read less
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Denver schools — Bishop Machebeuf High School is located at 458 Unita Way, Denver CO 80230. 458 Unita Way is in the Lowry Field neighborhood and 80230 ZIP code in Denver, CO The school district for Bishop Machebeuf High School is the Archdiocese Of Denver Education Off. Bishop Machebeuf High School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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