Public high schools do not get any better. With the limiting education policies in the state, LAHS is doing the best it can. To get a better education, one would need to spend a lot of money on a place like Alb. Academy, and even then I do not think that the education is 16,000 dollars a year better.
... Read more Plus, LAHS is not only science oriented. We have a great music department, and though I do not know much about the theater department, I do know many people who have been accepted to acting programs from LAHS, so I can say that the school can prepare students for more than just a career in science or engineering. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/04/09
As a former student and now a parent I have to agree that the major pitfall of all Los Alamos schools is their apparent lack of caring for any student who does not carry an above average GPA. My 3.0 was not nearly enough to warrant any counselors attention during my senior year when it was needed most.
... Read more I was told to simply apply to UNM because apparently that was the best I could do (not to say that UNM is the worst out there- it's not), but a 3.0 in many others schools in nearby areas would be more worthy of attention. I could have tried harder, but why- it didn't seem to matter to anyone there. It does provide the workings of a top quality education, but it needs to be focused on bringing up those that need the help instead of focusing solely on those that excel. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/21/08
There is a new Administrator at LAHS now. I moved back to Los Alamos, NM just so my daughter could go to high school here. The curriculum is challenging, as well as flexible for students with learning disabilities. Great school!
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Posted by a other on 08/09/07
I have just graduated from Los Alamos and I didn't believe it then, but now in my first year in college, I feel that the school prepared me for it, even with my learning disability, I have earned a spot in National Honor Society at my college! If you want your students to have a good education, Los Alamos
... Read more is a great school, but if your student is into sports (other than football and basketball) Los Alamos is not the school for your student Read less
Posted by a former student on 03/25/07
Los Alamos High School is, without question the finest school I've been involved with as a student, as a parent, and as an educator. The quality of the school is thanks to a visionary principal, involved parents, and bright students. The culture of the school is one that places the student and students
... Read more learning first, and provides a wide range of extracurricular activities so that any student can find a niche if he or she chooses. The school has a program for students at risk, a good advisement program, an excellent career center, and high quality teachers. While the school community certainly has its naysayers, my experience is that they are individuals who take joy in complaining because it's easier than contributing, who need to find someone to blame because they haven't managed to parent as well as they would like, or because of a general mean-spiritedness. Outstanding school all around! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/28/06
This school does have high quality teachers. There is no incentive or help for the average or below average students in this environment. If your child is gifted, there are numerous programs and clubs available to keep them involved.
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Posted by a parent on 05/17/06
I have had two children graduate from Los Alamos High School and they are both in College now. Are all of the teachers great? - Absolutely not. Are most of the teachers great - Yes! It is a difficult school that certainly focuses on over-achievers. The sports are great, the music department is wonderful,
... Read more the foreign language department could use some help, the administration is awful, but the teachers, parents and students are all wonderful. Do you children and stay involved in their lives. Pay attention to them and listen to them. Know what they are doing in school. If you are involved then it won t matter what school they attend. In my opinion this is a fine school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/01/06
I am a current student at LAHS. People make this school seem like such a bad school, when in reality you learn so much and are prepared as well as you can be for college and even life. As long as you work hard and make an effort you can have good grades. The teachers care and will help you if you go
... Read more in and ask for help. All of the rules they give you are very easy to follow. You have many electives to choose from and a lot of clubs, sports, and theatrical activities that your child can join. If you are doubting the quality of this school, trust me its a great school. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/04/05
I graduated from Los ALamos High School in May, 2003. I struggled at Los Alamos High School, and in fact, it took me five years to graduate. However, the whole time I was enrolled I was encouraged by every teacher and staff member (Principal excluded) to continue on and get my diploma. I did get my diploma
... Read more , and thanks to the incredible teaching that I received from the English department, I will soon be attending an institute of higher learning to attain my bachelors degree in education. Is this a tough school? alsolutely YES. Is the effort worth the outcome? Without a doubt! Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/01/05
I'm a student at Los Alamos and I really think that we are privledge and we get a top quality of education. Except the requirements are some times overwelming and we are expected to do too much. The teaches din't want the responsibilty of giving out and taking in the books, so they made a book depository
... Read more where the already overly stressed out student have to go to get there books and to make matters worse you can only do it at certain times, they only have two people running it, and ifyou have one novel out you can't get another one which causes you to fall behind. The teachers aren't usually very sympathetic to the fact that the system doesn't work very well. The school as a whole doesn't seem to take the students advice into consideration. The staff should take student oppinions into closer consederation. Read less
* In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math, science and social studies. The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
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Los Alamos schools — Los Alamos High School is located at 1300 Diamond Dr, Los Alamos NM 87544. 1300 Diamond Dr is in the 87544 ZIP code in Los Alamos, NM The school district for Los Alamos High School is the Los Alamos Public Schools. Los Alamos High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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