I use to teach at Campbell. It has it's plusses and minuses like all places. The biggest problem at the school is a lack of leadership. I was always butting heads with the administration when it came to student discipline; and I don't know what the principal does all day but I barely ever saw her.
... Read more There are a lot of good kids at Campbell, it's a shame they are disadvantaged because of the administration. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 04/29/09
If your that mainland kind of person who is used to cold weather and air conditioning, do not come here. But if you're a laid back local, then this school is the place for you. One can say that Campbell is the very center of the world. In that I mean there races of all types. There are many oppurtunities
... Read more presented here and I am taking great advantage of it. Friends are easy to make, and that includes teachers. The standards of this school are low though; I easily got some A's without putting much effort even if im in an honor's class (is it just me?) Otherwise I would say you could learn alot here if you put your back into it. Just be prepared to see some kids ditching class and providing a distraction for you. All-in-all its a disappointment for some, but a way of life for others. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/22/08
I taught social studies at Campbell for four years until called back on active duty as a Marine colonel following 9/11. The teachers were very professional and supportive dealing with all the challenges facing JCHS, Leeward School district, and DOE. For what its worth, I would consider returning to teach
... Read more at JCHS next year after my tour in Okinawa Japan. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 11/20/08
I'm now a third year at Campbell and I am definitely content with what I see that's improving with my school. The thing about JCHS that I am happy about most is the motivation and determination the teachers have here to teach their students and giving them the knowledge they need to help the students
... Read more when they enter college. My teachers are really willing to help answer their students' questions so much that I can't exaggerate it enough! Not only are the teachers great, but the students are as well. Everyone is friendly towards each other no matter what grade level he or she is in. I'm glad that now, students at JCHS can now be exposed to the International Baccalaureate program this school offers. I would recommend your child to enroll here. It's even an AVID certified school! I'm proud to have gone here. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/05/08
I came from a private catholic school in aiea and i decided to go to campbell. This school is really great. The teachers are amazing and i'm motivated to learn. Campbell is the only public high school on the island that has the international baccalaureate program. Even though it does have its faults,
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Posted by a student on 02/28/08
I transferred to Campbell after attending four other different schools. Once I got there, I instantly made friends and got to fit in. This school has offered so many great opportunities for me including sports, clubs and great classes! I have to admit, however, that the school is a bit run down and old,
... Read more but like the saying 'You can't judge a book by it's cover!' Campbell may have the old, bad reputation from years past, but that shouldn't be count toward us today. The students, staff, and principal has improved greatly and I am proud to call Campbell my school! Read less
Posted by a student on 02/20/08
My kids are doing much better and are happier than they were when attending our district school. The academics are great! Their NJROTC program is tops. I'm pleased with most teachert.
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Posted by a parent on 01/24/08
Wow! what can I say.my child recieved an IEP(spec. help) at her mainland school and after being here a month or so several teachers suggested skipping her to the next grade. I can only hope they were joking but, from what I have seen they weren't. No discipline, many fights and constant 'ditching' of
... Read more classes. I have been to the school on no less than 3 occasions specifically to visit the principle and she is always 'off campus'. Good luck getting her to call you back. I have left 3 handwritten notes with details and 2 diff. ways to contact me but, no response. The teachers all appear to be well-meaning but, they are clearly not the cream of the crop.The school itself is rundown, hot, and dirty. I pray for the day we can afford to move to a better school district. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/24/07
Great school to enroll in. The educational program, Smaller Learning Communities (SLC) is great for the students to be closer to their classmates since they will be in almost all of the same classes together. Although, the Principal needs to show leadership towards the students. It seems that the
... Read more students and school secretaries are doing all of the work for making this school a better place than it is. The school spirit is low. I don't know if it's because of our generally unpleasant reputation, the education, the students, the campus, or the principal. Other than that, Campbell seems to be getting better gradually each year! Read less
Posted by a student on 03/11/06
Here's the truth about the Principal: She's not really active in communicating with the students. She does about absolutely nothing to help out the school morale.
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Student enrollment:
2,491
Students per teacher:
25
Full-time teachers:
99
Number of classrooms:
200
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Ewa Beach schools — James Campbell High School is located at 91-980 North Rd, Ewa Beach HI 96706. 91-980 North Rd is in the 96706 ZIP code in Ewa Beach, HI The school district for James Campbell High School is the Leeward Oahu School District. James Campbell High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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