Sandusky High School is a full-service educational establishment. They have a full vocational program on-site, and serve physically-, developmentally- and behaviorally-disabled students from several school districts. There are only a few school in the state with similar programs, yet Sandusky is consistently
... Read more compared to school in towns of similar size, rather than to schools with similarly complex student bodies. For this reason, the state 'grade card' is seriously flawed. Sandusky is a remarkable school. Read less
Posted by a other on 10/03/09
Sandusky City Schools was once at the forefront of exceptionality in education. However, Sandusky has become stagnant in its effort to remain one of Ohio's largest comprehensive high schools under one continuous roof. Although it appears tremendous on paper, this school demonstrates a severe disconnect
... Read more in preparing its students to be successful in an institution of higher learning. Sandusky has an association with higher academic resources with whom they can establish effective collaborations. However, the district uses such opportunities for menial advancement of select students via programs as PSEOP and Tech-Prep (which is still housed within the high school). This district is overlooking an ostentatious opportunity to collaborate with its local State Theater to establish an elementary magnet school for the arts. It has allowed its restructuring needs to impede on educational advancements amid financial crisis. Futuristic proponents see the vitality that remains robust within this district. I can only pray that the future leadership of this district will take the reigns of education to a higher level by meeting the learning needs of all of its constituents via school choice; thereby making the experience meaningful and more effective. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/31/09
Sandusky City Schools was once at the forefront of exceptionality in education. However, Sandusky has become stagnant in its effort to remain one of Ohio's largest comprehensive high schools under one continuous roof. Although it appears tremendous on paper, this district demonstrates a severe disconnect
... Read more in preparing its students to be successful in a higher learning institution. Sandusky has an association with higher academic resources with whom they can establish effective collaborations. Futuristic proponents see the vitality that remains robust within this district. This district is overlooking an ostentatious opportunity to collaborate with its local State Theater to establish an elementary magnet school for the arts. I pray that the future leadership of this district will take the reigns of education to a higher level by meeting the learning needs of all of its constituents via school choice; thereby making the experience meaningful and the district more effective. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/31/09
This school is a great place for kids to learn and become familiar and meet new people. It is one of the best schools in the state! I love it!
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Posted by a student on 05/10/07
the academic program is great they have a variety of forgein languages and the radical problems are very rare they have all sports and choirs honor choir and band and honors band this school is so cool evryone here is so so nice the principal and the teachers at sandusky high school are top of the line
... Read more they have all new text books and the iolence problems are rare this city is great and this school is riasing thye futurwe of the city and the world and this school gives these kids the push they need in order to stay on track and suceed in high school and the parents of these students are there for their children 100% so the next time you hear people talking bad about sandusky you tell them that this city is the best in the whole city in the world sandusky ohio americas roller coast. Read less
Posted by a former student on 06/17/06
I'm currently attending Sandusky High School as of now, and I can really say it's the best. I first attended St. Mary's, then I moved over to Huron to attend Huron High School. From there, since I knew Huron was going to go through some cuts and chaos... I decided to switch to Sandusky schools for Orchestra
... Read more and academic reasons, if not college credit. Everyone always has something nasty and negative to say about Sandusky in the local paper or at other schools, when in reality, Sandusky is quite the school to grow up in. I wish I would have went to this school earlier, but I'm a junior going on a senior next year. Diversity is great, the teachers care, classes are awesome and the various arts I can take... are awesome. For the most part, most of the teachers are above the normal. I really, truly love this school. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/26/06
Having attended this school and then moved on through college, I still look back at SHS as the greatest piece of encouragement in my life. People like Dan Brattain and Pam Mellen really made me who I am today, and I want to say this school really turns out some amazing people. I've watched my friends
... Read more who weren't nerds like me walk into SHS with a cloud of gloom for having to suffer 4 more years of school and leave with tears streaming because the teachers touched them so deeply that they were bound for college instead of a fast food restaurant. Many people knock Sandusky High because of the high levels of poor kids, comparing it's ability to educate with the local rival, Perkins High, but how many of them actually compared both schools for learning levels at the end of 4 years? SHS hands out the right tools. Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/29/05
As far as the arts & extracurricular activities - SHS provides many wonderful opportunities to be involved. While my oldest child, who has no learning disabilities, excels and is challenged academically, my younger child's experience is very different. He is among the 'gifted with learning disabilities'.
... Read more It has been a continual uphill battle to have a simple IEP followed which will allow him to be the exceptional student that he is. This child is in all honors classes and struggles with nonverbal learning disability. This is manifested in his extreme difficulty in getting his thoughts organized and onto paper in a timely fashion. Where my oldest can get an assignment done in a half an hour the other may take 4-5x as long. There needs to be staff training and understanding as well as sensitivity of this disability as it affects approx. 1 Out of every 5-7 students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/23/05
Sandusky high school does an excellent job preparing students for college. My daughter who graduated in 2003 competed in ohio state's maximus competition and won one of only 10 full-ride academic scholarships. She entered osu as a sophomore because of the college credits she earned through advanced placement
... Read more courses at shs. My daughter who graduated in 2004 competed in eastern michigan university's presidential scholarship competition and won one of only 15 full-ride academic scholarships. She was just two credit hours shy of sophomore status when she entered emu. The fact that both girls won these highly competitive scholarships speaks volumes for the quality of education they received. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/26/04
I graduated from S.H.S in 1970. My Grandaughter has entered 9th grade this year. She has been in the Sandusky School system since 1st grade. I compliment Sandusky, for the fine job at all schools. I have worked as a helper and volunteer as much as possible. I look forward to the next 4 years, knowing
... Read more when Megan walks across the stage in Graduation in 2008, she will be ready for college, have some of her credit for college. Sandusky has so much to offer the students. There is no reason a student upon Graduation does not have a career started, in some trade. Also in the school system Jacob 2nd Gwyn 1st grade and next year Cody will start. Keep up the good work, don't blame the school, if a student is not doing this or that, look at home and see if you are doing your part parents. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The OGT is a high school graduation requirement. The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
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.
Sandusky schools — Sandusky High School is located at 2130 Hayes Ave, Sandusky OH 44870. 2130 Hayes Ave is in the 44870 ZIP code in Sandusky, OH The school district for Sandusky High School is the Sandusky City School District. Sandusky High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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