I think that Reitz high school is the the bast high school that I have ever been to. And i have been to 3 of them. I like this school because the staff pays attention to you. And I don't have any problems with the other students. I really like this school. I wouldn't want to go to any other one.
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Posted by a student on 09/10/09
excellent academics and extra-curricular programs; super staff
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Posted by a parent on 03/06/08
As part of the administration and being from schools up north, everything about Reitz and the community is outstanding, top notch.
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Posted by a teacher on 12/29/07
Hands down one of the best schools in the state. Great academics, athletics and extra-curriculars.
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Posted by a parent on 12/10/07
Reitz is the BEST High School in the city and one of the best in the state. They have added several programs in leadership, service to community and improving academic performance (drop and read/MLA writing in ALL classes, etc)...the principal is always challenging kids and teachers to do their best.
... Read more The school is safe...fights rarely happen and kids are respectful and tolerant...bullying is also rare at Reitz...their athletic programs are outstanding and their counselors and teachers genuinely care about the kids that go to this school. You cannot find a better public high school experience...they have been rated highly in reviews by North Central and High Schools That Work, which are organizations that rate and review what they're doing in the school...it's the best school in the EVSC and I'd bet it's one of the best in the STATE. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/21/07
Reitz High School is the best school in the city of Evansville.they consistently score higher than all other public high schools in the city across the board academically and their extra curricular programs are excellent as well. They continually strive to improve and are innovative leaders in introducing
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Posted by a former student on 05/21/07
Im a 2005 Reitz Grad and I think it's an excellent hs to attend. They have great teachers who really know how to do their jobs and know how to do them well. Also, if extra curricular activites are your thing than you will excel at Reitz. I have so many great memories from the basketball and football
... Read more games that i will always remember.I feel its a true honor that I can say that Im a Reitz grad, and Im confident that your child will feel the sameway! Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/01/06
I'm a 2003 F.J. Reitz Grad and I may be partial but Reitz High School is great! I appriciated going to Reitz, I saw it more as a privilege that not everyone gets to be a part of. The band is great! The sports programs and extra curricular activities are well appriciated and commended. Memories of football
... Read more and basketball games are memories that I will always remember. The teachers have to be the best in the state and really care about their students! I don't really know anyone that says that they hated their experience at Reitz. I consider it an honor to be a Reitz grad and I'm sure your Son/Daughter will feel the same. Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/17/05
I'm not a parent but I have strong feelings for my school. I'm about to graduate from Reitz this year. Sometimes I hear people make the comment 'I hate this school' so I ask them if they rather go anywhere else, and the answer is always no. Every transfer that has come into Reitz that I've talked to
... Read more likes being a Reitz student better. The teacher/student relationships are great for the most part. Every one of my teachers I have somewhat a connection too. The school facilities get better every year. There's just no where else I'd rather go because the quality of Reitz, being a public school and all, is one of the best in the state. Garanteed. Oh by the way, the football program is great. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/02/05
I graduated from Reitz this year and I believe that Reitz is an excellent school for anyone to go to. My sophomore year we introduced blocks scheduling and I am very glad because I am now more prepared for college in the fall! The teachers are also I big part of why I liked going to Reitz. Bottom line,
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* In 2008-2009 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 10 in English/language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. High school students are required to pass the grade 10 ISTEP+ to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.
Student enrollment:
1,424
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
89
Number of classrooms:
96
Vocational Education
Accounting, Agriculture Education, Food Nutrition, Health, Phys Ed
Arts
Art
Music
Band, Orchestra
Fine Arts
Dance, Drama
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Sociology and Anthropology
Science
Environmental Science
Computer Science
Internet/Web Site
English
Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
Special Education
Mentally Challenged
Math
Statistics, Trigonometry
Advanced Placement
Math, Social Studies, English
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Advanced Placement
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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.
Evansville schools — Francis J Reitz High School is located at 350 Dreier Blvd, Evansville IN 47712. 350 Dreier Blvd is in the 47712 ZIP code in Evansville, IN The school district for Francis J Reitz High School is the Evansville - Vanderburgh County Sd. Francis J Reitz High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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