Brien mcmahon is the best high school iaround because you have staff that really cares like mrs. Waterhouse, miss. Benoit and mrs. Wood they really helped me and my son out all the way up into graduation. All three staff members deserve a huge raise and a plaque for job well done. Thank you
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Posted by a parent on 06/28/09
This school is Simply amazing. Classes are wonderful, and community is great. As a Senior, I am actually very glad about my decision to attend BMHS. My teachers prepared me for everything; college, and even life in general. This school is more or so a doorway to the real world. Sure, people may think
... Read more it's 'Dirty' par say, but who are they to say? The obviously haven't been there in awhile. We have a lot of new teachers, and everything is simply very smooth. Guidance counselors are easy to a hold of via appointment, and are extremely helpful. I love this school, and dread the day of my graduation. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/30/08
As a graduate from the class of 2007, i can honestly say that BMHS is a great school. The teachers prepare students for college and life. The teachers are always willing to help. Graduates from BMHS have gone onto great colleges and have found themselves fully prepared. There are also many extracurricular
... Read more activities and sports to get involved with. The school also has many fun activities throughout the year, such as a talent show, fashion show, and a holiday fair. The school is like a community in which everybody gets along and is very close. BMHS is like a home away from home for many students. The school environment has also changed a lot. I highly recommend this school. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/26/07
My wife, daughter, and I are all BMHS alumni. With my own personal experience, and the knowledge attained by speaking to many parents and students who have attended this school, Norwalk High School, and high schools in neighboring towns, I cannot say BMHS is a great high school. I can say, however, that
... Read more it is a very good high school (inner-city, or otherwise). I have always maintained that if a child wants to learn, they will. My wife and I can both attest to that, as we both went on to establish ourselves in lucrative careers beyond high school. My daughter, now attending UConn, can also proclaim BMHS to have been a stepping stone to higher learning. Most of the many good friends and acquaintances we established at BMHS have also excelled in learning and gone on to very respectable careers. I would rate BMHS an 8 on a 1-10 scale. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/05/07
A student's experience at McMahon is truly what he or she makes it. BMHS is a diverse community that becomes a second family to many students. Athletics are great as are the many, engaging after school activities. The upper level courses have been challenging, yet extremely engaging for my child.
... Read more A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and be involved are all that is needed to be successful at BMHS. Parent involvement is encouraged and kids have been very receptive to efforts such as PGP and fashion shows. My child chose BMHS over private school and never regretted the decision. It has been a great place for my kids to grow as leaders and as people. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/03/06
I love this school from the moment I walked into the front doors in 2003 to now in 2006, with the opening of our newly renovated origional building, Mcmahon has helped me alot with people who truly care. World class education if you are a good student.
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Posted by a student on 01/10/06
I am a parent as well as a former student. Yes BMHS is dirty, but it is also under renovations and has been since 2003. Academically I think BMHS is a great school for an inner city PUBLIC school and has been improving every year. I have never had an issue with the administration nor safety. There are
... Read more rules that have been implamented to minimize skipping, fighting etc. The instructors on numerous occassions have contacted in regards to behavior or missed homework, which shows me that they are concened. Many disgruntled parents believe their children do no wrong, unfortunately these usually are the wrong doers. As responsible adults we should all show the instructors respect and the children will follow. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/26/05
Brien McMahon is a very bad school. As a senior I had to endure four years of suffering at this school. One excellent proof is the average SAT score of this school, which is around 940. One excellent product of this school is the previous reviewer who spelled Brien McMahon as 'Brian McMahon.' AP and
... Read more Honors classes are over-hyped; almost any average students can be admitted. Additionally, the racial diversity in this school As 'racially diversity', racism is widely present in the school. As for the teachers, they are overpaid and most of them never made it to the real world themselves. The condition of the school is dirty -- it is extremely dirty. So what if there is a new addition, This school deserves D- rating. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/26/05
i am a freshmen January 20th, 2005 at Brian McMahon. Brian McMahon is racially diverse school and participates in city wide activites. The teachers are helping and most of all excillent in their teaching abilities. There are many sports to participate in and extracuricular activities. overall this school
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Posted by a student on 01/20/05
I am a student at BMHS,and its a great school to study. There are courses for everyone. There is many different kind of pple at the school. Even though the school is old, and many things are very dirty, they give the education that you need. The number of people in this school is the same. There is the
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Norwalk schools — Brien Mcmahon High School is located at 300 Highland Ave, Norwalk CT 06854. 300 Highland Ave is in the 06854 ZIP code in Norwalk, CT The school district for Brien Mcmahon High School is the Norwalk Public School District. Brien Mcmahon High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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