As the parent of an honor graduate I would like to state for the record, that my child attended this school for four years without any sighting of a rodent. The facilities are very clean. The student body is very diverse and interacts socially outside of the different ethnicities. My child has been
... Read more well-educated and is prepared for college. The system does an excellent job educating gifted and talented students. I was advised to place my child in the city school system if it was rigor and academic achievement I desired for him. I have not been disappointed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/25/09
As a Parent, I have found Valdosta High School to provide a very high level, college prep education. I am very surprised by the rating shown on here. I doubt those doing the rating have ever seen the School. We were new to the area and quite a few people attempted to steer us to the other School.
... Read more Once we did our own research into test scores, the cirriculum, the athletic program, etc, we felt Valdosta High was the right place. Additionally, with the coming IB program, the School will become even better. If you're moving into this area, dont buy into some of the misinformation that is being spread by some who have ulterior motives. Do your own homework. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/07/08
Valdosta High is an ecellent school. The outcomes from college bound students are the best in the region. The new International Curiculum will further strengthen a great Advanced Placement program.
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Posted by a parent on 08/20/07
I am disappointed and disheartened by the ridiculous rules and regulations implemented the 2007-8 school year. These are not children; they are young adults and should be treated as such with respect. I am fearful for my child's safety when the backlash ensues. I find it hard to believe the administration
... Read more has any background in child psychology, and perhaps they don't. My husband and I are working diligently at moving from this area so that our children will have a better chance at a quality education in an environment conducive to allow this. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/13/07
I think Valdosta High School is a wonderful institution, with a student body who really has pride in their school. These study performs well reguardless of the limited resources they have to work with. This school has a wonderful extracurricular program, which the students take great pride in. As parent,
... Read more we need to become more involved and offer more support to our students. I will not have my child attend any other school in the state. Our pride in this school is alive a well. Read less
Posted by a former student on 02/24/06
I'm a senior at VHS and i really and truly love VHS. Some of my friends that have went to or is currently attending Lowndes High thinks that VHS students aren't as educated as them, even though i know that they are probably joking, but still. I have to disagree with that because I am a very smart student
... Read more and I wouldn't want to change to another school for anything. The teachers are great and the students are also cool, I have many friends at VHS. And yeah it's true that we have rodent problems and whatever but hey that's something I can care less about right now. But I have to agree with the person that said that students that haven't passed all 5 parts of the graduation test should still get to walk. alesha c/o '06 Read less
Posted by a student on 06/16/05
I disagree with the current policy for graduation, even if a student does not pass the graduation test, they should be allowed to walk with their class. Some student may feel disregarded by their peers if this happens. thank you.
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Posted by a parent on 05/13/05
Currently, I am but a mere freshmen in this high school. Though I am quite new to this school, I have found out many ups and downs of being here. The school is in dire need of new facilities and what not. The bathrooms are rundown and the classrooms are somewhat disturbing with small mice crawling and
... Read more hardly any of the trash cans emptied. The teachers make this school an exception to live out my entire school year, though. The teachers here are exceptionally good at what they teach as well. Overall I appreciate this school and its faculty. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/07/05
I am currently a senior at Valdosta High and I don't have too many good things to say about my expereinces over the last four years, in which we have had 3 different principles. The biggest problem at VHS is the facilities. Having a pod set up with wall dividers between classrooms can be very distracting.
... Read more Not to mention, sometimes when you're taking a test, you can hear another class being taught the same material that you're being tested on. Nevertheless, Teachers and students make the best of the situation and try to adapt to it. Altought,it is irritating to know that the school spent millions of dollars to build a new football stadium ( which was already in decent condition) instead of building new academic facilities that were needed. It seems like the people in power of the school system don't have their priorties in order. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/16/05
I am currently a student at Valdosta High and I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. Valdosta has one of the best athletic/extracurricular programs in the state, especially when it comes to football. The Wildcats boast the winningest football record in the NATION, and school spirit is one thing every student
... Read more here unites in. The teachers at Valdosta are also very supportive and the courses offered are diverse. The only down side to this school is the old facilty, but thanks to SPLOST renovations and new buildings are being constructed every year. People like to point out race variances at VHS, but as far as I've seen students of different races get along and don't discriminate because of skin color. 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.
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Valdosta schools — Valdosta High School is located at 3101 N Forrest St, Valdosta GA 31602. 3101 N Forrest St is in the 31602 ZIP code in Valdosta, GA The school district for Valdosta High School is the Valdosta City School District. Valdosta High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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