My daugter is a 10th grade student at Towers. This is her 2nd year there. This is the worst school I've ever seen. The staff is awful, most calls are not returned. The students are cursing out teachers and fighting staff. Students are also fighting while Towers are having guests the that are there to
... Read more check up on the school. Personally I think the school needs to be shut down or have the whole staff replaced. I like where I live but Towers High alone has me looking for another area to move to just for a better high school for my daughter. Read less
i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and a'm a eleventh grader here at towers high
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Posted by a student on 09/24/08
Fall 2006 is my son's first year at Towers High School. As such, my comments might not be comprehensive. However, I believe the overall quality of Towers' academic programs is evident in the following points (notwithstanding Assessment scores): * Grammar usage in comments by former/current students
... Read more (see comments in the 'Parent Reviews' section). * Environment during class-schedule changes (for example, when students change from 1st-period classes to 2nd-period classes). Regarding the second bullet, it's appalling to witness students use profane language towards Security Guards, faculty, and staff. Also during class-schedule changes, faculty and staff inform male students to tuck their shirts in their pants, but only about 15% of those students adhere. The principal appears to be genuine, but I perceive an undertone of frustration of being in a position where he can't affect positive change. My perception is based on the principal's comments about apparent parent apathy. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/30/06
I am deeply concerned about the negative impact that renovation efforts that are currently underway may have at Towers High School. My son and daughter are to report to school on August 14th ready to work. However, I am not certain that the school is ready for my children (or any others for that matter).
... Read more I am concerned about the safety of the students that will be walking the halls during construction. How will the sounds of drills and jack hammers impact instruction? I am concerned about the air quality (dust & debris) while my children are in school. I have no doubt that the majority of faculty and staff are more than qualified to provide my children with the education they need to become productive citizens. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/07/06
I am currently attending Towers High and I think its a good school but there are some teachers that need not to teach. Towers needs some attention and security. I really think Towers have a good displinary system. I really love the Principal and its Staff.
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Posted by a student on 06/28/05
I am going to be truthful. Towers High School is a bad school. As a rising junior I hate this school. In order for Towers High School to make it to the top they are going to need major changes. They keep talking about getting renovations and all this other stuff they have not done that yet. When it
... Read more rains the have trash cans to catch the water. They have some classes and the ISS in these raggedy broke down trailors. They need to renovate Towers ASAP Read less
Posted by a student on 05/22/05
Right now I am a junior at Towers. I have attended Towers since the 9th grade. And since then it has been a good school. With great leadership from the principal. Although the administration is a little strict. But i guess thats how you have to be sometimes. This school to me is one of the high ranking
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Posted by a student on 01/21/05
I an a senior at towers right now, really towers has been a good school for me since the 8th grade. I was so ready to transfer schools but its the fun in the learning that keeps me comming back everyday. The schools administration is to me the best in the county. They do have their flaws, meaning they
... Read more can be a little bit too strict. But over all towers is an exellent school. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/24/04
I am presently a student at the school. I think Towers has a great disciplining system but needs to be renovated an an average I think the school is good including the teachers (except for a few)and we have a principal who really cares about our well being and discipline to help to change the world with
... Read more the few future leaders he has. If you are someone who goes to a school for their extra curricular activities then Towers is not exactly the best but they do have some good teams but not as many sports as you may desire. Overall Towers may not be beautiful on the outside or the inside but it is the students and the education received that builds the school and being judged by that Towers is one of the top schools in Dekalb County. :D Read less
* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11. The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.
Student enrollment:
1,150
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
71
Number of classrooms:
80
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Decatur schools — Towers High School is located at 3919 Brookcrest Cir, Decatur GA 30032. 3919 Brookcrest Cir is in the 30032 ZIP code in Decatur, GA The school district for Towers High School is the Dekalb County School District. Towers High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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