I work there,and the faculty and staff are very professional and sincerely care for each and every student. We work hard to make sure our students have everything they need to learn and function in society. I work with special needs adolescents and spend a lot of time caregiving, encouraging, and supporting
... Read more them as they become adults. It is one of the most rewarding jobs I can think of because they absolutely thrive in a caring environment. The give back so much love, trust,and respect as they strive to meet their goals and improve their lives. They each have gifts that they share with us, and each day they show so much appreciation for the little things in life that I take for granted. I feel lucky to be a member of the staff here at Bangor High School. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 09/22/09
I agree with an earlier post that Bangor High was once one of the largest high schools in the state of Maine. However, numbers seem to be dropping and what was once a school of 1700 is now hovering around 1400. Still a good school. Impressive teachers overall that have been doing it for a long time
... Read more (some that have retired and returned due to the love of the profession--the best kind that my kid has had). Yes, there's some drawbacks. They don't have parent-teacher conferences unless the parent contacts and asks for it. A drawback for the more intimidated parents, and I know what that's like from a previous son ('Oh, no, not more negative comments...I'll stay home), but when I've asked for conferences, all teachers have been accommodating. With their numbers down, I would think that Parent-Teacher Conferences would now be easier to schedule. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/03/09
Teachers are way to 'power hungry'. Teachers refuse to follow school policy and administrative office does nothing about this. food is terrible. to many kids in one building. To high of a fail rate for students in select departments.
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Posted by a student on 05/15/08
horrible food, rules too strict, needs to be open campus
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Posted by a student on 03/28/08
My son attends Bangor High as a Freshman. So far, I am pleased with what is happening at Bangor HIgh. I believe it is the largest High School in the State and there is some impact in other areas due to this fact. Their sports program is top notch as they have a very large pool of athletes from which
... Read more to choose. The number of players on the teams is large: basketball can have 18 players. Another area impacted by the large student population (for the State of Maine) is that the High School does not hold parent-teacher conferences. Open House can be the only contact parents have with teachers. Parents need to be assertive to communicate with teachers. However, my contacts with teachers have been positive thus far when initiated. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/03/08
Bangor High School is probably one of the best high schools that Maine offers. This is not thanks to the administration, this is thanks to the great faculty there. The administration serves as nothing more than a barrier between students and what they need. The assistant principals are too interested
... Read more in controlling the troublemakers and the principal is too interested in athletics. The guidance counselors only pay attention to the good students. The average kids are definitely overlooked. There are certain students who have families who have a long standing track record at Bangor, and they are definitely favored over other students. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/23/07
I am a Bangor High alumni. While I strongly agree that the academic aspect of the school is incredible, I feel the administrators need to concentrate less on athletics. It was this way when I was in school and when my siblings were in school, as well. It is a political arena.
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Posted by a former student on 05/31/07
I am a Freshman in the Class of 2010 and I think that this is a very good school except for the principal. All of the teachers are involved, more involved in my honors classes then my level 1 classes, but still involved in the level 1 classes as well. As I said earlier though this is still a very good
... Read more school and one of the best in Maine. Go Rams! Read less
Posted by a student on 04/04/07
I am a member of the class of 2005, and I cannot think of a better high school I could have gone to. I can't believe some of the negative comments of previous reviewers! I am from a very low income (EFC = 0 this year), single parent home and I have had ample opportunities to excel at this school. The
... Read more teachers are the best a sudent can ask for, as they are enthusiasic and knowledgeable in their field. The only complaint I have is that the administration is a bit daunting and full of red tape, but they do get the job done. I am now currently attending an excellent university (top 30), and I truly believe that I would have had a much more difficult time getting into a top school had I not attended BHS. Go Rams! Read less
Posted by a former student on 05/10/06
I am a student member of the Class of 2005. I have taken mostly honors and AP classes at Bangor High School and have found the teachers to be superb. They are extremely qualified, engaging, and helpful in class as well as after school. However, I would like to cite a major problem with our school's
... Read more administration. Not only is it difficult for a student to jump through all the bureaucratic red tape, administrators are disrespectful, biased, and generally impede education rather than furthering it. Administrators daily interrupt classes (to the vexation of teachers and students alike) promise one thing while delivering another, and give certain groups special treatment over others. Too much time and money is spent on forcing students to obey obscure and ineffective rules rather than on a student's education, which should be most important. Read less
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Bangor schools — Bangor High School is located at 885 Broadway, Bangor ME 04401. 885 Broadway is in the 04401 ZIP code in Bangor, ME The school district for Bangor High School is the Bangor School Department. Bangor High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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