I have two children in this school both of whom are Honor Roll students one of which is being enrolled in the National Honor Society this year. They are excelling in all areas of their lives. sports, etc. Like all schools there are children who aren't there to learn, fortunately my children are choosing
... Read more their associates wisely which parents have to teach them at home. Teachers call home whenever there is a problem. (They all know who I am. I go to the school not write letters) Unfortunately most of the parents are not involved this is where the problems come in. My daughter who is an 11th grader this year took the practice SAT this year and scored high. Ultimately it is up to the student as in any high school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/28/06
Aug.2006 WHen my familiy moved to Roselle we knew the high schoool had a bad reputation but figured in 8ys the school would improve. Unfortunately, it got worse. Majority of the staff is uncaring. I even emailed the principal to find out activities my son could be a part of because the school website
... Read more was not updated and never got a response. I also called and left several messages with the school administration and again did not receive calls back. My husband and I are patying over $9000 dollars in taxes and my son is not getting the education or is in the type of safe environment that a child should be able to feel safe and learn. If you move here send your child to private school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/30/06
The quality of the programs were very good. Though the classes tend to be slightly crowded the teachers did show an interest in the students.
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Posted by a parent on 10/07/05
I went to this school for about a year, and i had the best time there. I failed dall my classes, but i had fun. I now live in florida and would do anything to go back.I learned alot in that school, street wise. I miss that school!
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Posted by a former student on 05/27/05
I attend this school and for me, I have no problem in this school. I have always been in accelerated classes and always maintained good grades. If a student wants to learn, then they will no matter what. There are clubs for students to join. Even though there aren't that many parents who are involved,
... Read more this school is still good and I give it a 3 out of 5 overall. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/13/05
I was a member of Abraham Clark High School and I graduated in 2002. A lot of people say that the school is poor, and as an alumni I can say that it's not the school it's the students. I attended Abraham Clark and received a 4.0 GPA (jr year), was a member of the Poetry workshop, and Graphic Arts Program.
... Read more Nevertheless, received the National Honor Roll Award (given to 4.5% H.S. students in the nation) and Who's Who Among High School Students (given to 3.5% H.S. students in the nation). I also went to college one year early at Johnson & Wales University and majored in Website Development just because I hated to be around the students in the school. I loved the staff, with only a few exceptions but if it weren't for the students that need to attend school there would be no school...Best wishes C/O 02! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/26/04
My mother, my aunts, my uncles, my sisters, and I have all graduated from this school.The school has changed for the worse. The staff (administration) is not focused on our children's education or safety. The teachers come and go,because they fear for their safety as well.The school is 97% Afro-American
... Read more the remainder being Mexican and Spanish. The number of students is about 1,600 give or take. If this is the kind of school that you are looking for, you have found the right place. If you want your children to be successful, this is not the school for your family. Their are about 30 to 35 students per class. The information on this web site should be updated by facts. With the number of students in this scholl, there are only 4 security guards. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/09/04
The quality of this school is poor.For example the children are not learning! The test scores for the school are poor.The school is over populated. and anyone can just walk into this school right off of the streets. Children walk up and down the hallways all day long without hall passes.If my spelling
... Read more is wrong on this letter it is because I was a student of this school.Just about 80% of the students in this school are in special education. That is because you have teachers that do not care, and the remainder of the staff hide behind close doors. This school is a danger zone for any child that wants an education.Please take time to visit this school before moving into this town. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/09/04
My child attended 8th Grade at this school. It is clearly a failing school. The parents are apathetic, the teachers don't care, the administration is probably one of the worst in the State. As for the children, many are wandering aimlessly with no direction. My child no longer attends this school.
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Roselle schools — Abraham Clark High School is located at 122 E 6th Ave, Roselle NJ 07203. 122 E 6th Ave is in the 07203 ZIP code in Roselle, NJ The school district for Abraham Clark High School is the Roselle Borough School District. Abraham Clark High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 8 - 12.
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