New Albany schools were brought into the 21st century by Dr. Ralph Johnson and Dr. Gary Sweitzer by providing all students with a well developed, comprehensive curriculum, learning environment and teachers who excel in their fields. Their mantra is that all students count. Expectations of New Albany
... Read more Schools is to provide a superior education and they do this everyday. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/03/09
Current high school senior at New Albany High School. Beyond the towering brick build buildings, and the highly eductaed, 'over paid' teachers, there is a school that is not as good as it may seem. Here are the positives. The school is beautiful, a very campus like feel. Its very safe. The lunches are
... Read more very well put together. And overall, there hardly is any fighting ever. However, this school isnt perfect. The problem with New Albany is they throw so many facts out at you to make you believe its and unbelievable high school. They try to create this impecable reputation, however they fail to address the small things, because the staff is incapable of accepting it, and they ignore it. The seperation in this school is pathetic. Its like a car show in the student parking lot. Its all about who has what in this school. Andifyoudonthavethat, yullbe left out. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/02/09
I rated NAHS above average due to the facilities and opportunities offered for a small high school. The curriculum could be more challenging for those students that don't wish (or can't due to scheduling conflicts) take the AP or Honors courses. The regular classes are not challenging enough. I would
... Read more like to see more curriculum options especially in Foreign Language. This is a great school for Central Ohio, but there are much better high schools with more opportunities nationwide. The district administration does not seem to realize that our kids are competing with kids from other states and not just within Central Ohio. The claim that all students belong to a club is a joke since most of the clubs do not serve any purpose...there was a gaming club where they played Guitar Hero! There are not many opportunities for leadership roles outside of the few students in student government. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/30/09
I am stunned by some of the reviews here. We recently moved to this area from a tiny town in another state and I've been amazed by the one on one help my daughter has received. She has struggled with the adjustment and the school has made every effort to get her the extra academic help she needs in order
... Read more to excel. They have remained in contact with me on where she is going wrong and arranged for her study hall to be more focused in order to assist her in catching up and adjust to the way this school teaches it's students. They have had patience and understanding and for a family stressed in these economic times, it's been a godsend. Last, the opportunities they offer at this school are outstanding. We are not a wealthy family, however she has fit in with the other kids with no issues. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/14/09
The benefits of New Albany HS are the brick & mortar facilities, and some stand-out teachers and staff who are conscientious and committed. However, this school has chosen not to educate their staff on the legal and educational responsibilities of complying with IEPs and 504s, and many teachers view
... Read more the accommodations on these plans as optional. It is a continual battle. I concur with other posts suggesting that the administration can be inflexible, and is most concerned with image-driven issues. Finally, as a relatively small school (~1000 students) scheduling conflicts can shut some students out of honors and specialty classes. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/22/08
I tend to agree. This school system is primarily concerned with prestige and accomplishments. If you are a student who does have an IEP, an undiagnosed special need, or does not fit into the New Albany profile , (social status, minority status) you are considered an outcast, parents of same are labeled
... Read more as pesky or difficult. New Albany students do not receive the beneficial exposure to ethnic and social diversity that they might receive in another school district. This elitist view will only handicap students as they graduate and move further into their academic careers and beyond. They may never become capable of understanding those unlike themselves, nor be able to empathize, nor socialize with others who share different view points, lifestyle choices, social status, or ethnic backgrounds. They will be limited by their early experiences and associate only with others considered acceptable. This is the true waste of potential. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 07/31/08
As a student who comes from a lower-middle class background, I must disagree with the post dates 30 March, 2008. Money is not an issue; the attitude and social skills of the student are of concern. Rather than complain about being 'poor' or flaunting my inexpensive clothes, I have become involved in
... Read more several extra-curricular activities and have sought to excel in academics. In this way, I have gotten to meet incredible people and I have had the opportunity to succeed. The reason the school has such problems with parents is because the parents have nothing better to do than berate the school with petty concerns at every hour of the day. The school embraces people of all social backgrounds; not only the rich need attend this school. Money certainly doesn t govern the way in which one is treated. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/30/08
I completely agree with the post dated 2/27. I have listened time & again to so many families sharing this same issue. If your child falls below the 'New Albany' expectations, you can forget it. We have a child who attends the school our child gets average grades. At our last meeting with the teacher
... Read more we were told that our child meets the 'national' expectations but needed to meet 'New Albanys expectations.' Our child needless to say receives not an ounce of enthusiasm from his teacher. He has been labeled just as others who do not 'perform' accordingly have. We have an older child who has had to deal with 'not fitting in' b/c of where we live, the brands of clothing she chooses etc. After growing up in NA I am heartbroken at the lack of sensitivity & sickened at the way that money governs the treatment you receive. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/30/08
If you are academically talented and bring prestige to the school, life is great. Have any special needs or problems and those students are not provided any real help. Parents are treated in a condescending manner. IEP's are not written in any meaningful way. It is more rhetoric about providing
... Read more for individual differences in learning than reality. No leadership in this area, just keep the kids and parents quiet. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/27/08
This school, in my opionion, is one of the best schools in america. The acedemics are amazing. The school resembles the University of Virginia. The only problem is that they are way too strict. Also more people need to be more excited about the sports in New albany. People will go to the games but some
... Read more could care less who wins the games. Read less
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New Albany schools — New Albany High School is located at 7600 Fodor Rd, New Albany OH 43054. 7600 Fodor Rd is in the 43054 ZIP code in New Albany, OH The school district for New Albany High School is the New Albany - Plain Local Sd. New Albany High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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