AHS is a wonderful high school. When we relocated to this area, we considered living in Aiken, Augusta, and even Lexington. We found that AHS offers our son everything he needs. He has excellent teachers who challenge and inspire him, he has met great friends who are good kids, and he participates
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
If you want a great education, you can get one at Aiken High!
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Posted by a parent on 06/11/07
Aiken High School is what you want to make it. If your there to learn, that is what you will find. But if your there for drama you will find that too. I aslo find that many teachers do not care about teaching, but the few who actually care make up for all of the others. So overall it depends on what
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Posted by a student on 04/16/07
My daughter attends this school. You have to pick and choose which teachers you get, but you can get a rock-solid ecudation at Aiken HS. My only complaint is that she does not write much in her English classes.
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Posted by a parent on 02/10/07
This is not a good school. I have/had three kids going to this school. The teachers do not want to take the time to teach your kids right.
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Posted by a parent on 10/26/06
Aiken High is the most well-rounded school I have seen. I had three children graduate from there and all received excellent attention, individualized to their needs and personalities. From technology to sports, an absolutely incredible place for children to learn and grow.
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Posted by a parent on 02/12/06
Aiken High is the best school all around. The teachers are amazing, the faculty is very nice, there are tons of things to do after school or during school. Aiken High has the best courses to take with a variety of classes to meet your interest. The campus is really big but it gets kids ready for college,
... Read more with all the walking. Aiken High is the only school in Aiken County to have the IB program, which should say something. All the kids get along very well. My kids would definately go to Aiken High! Read less
Posted by a student on 05/27/05
Aiken high is an awesome school. I think there should be more pep rallies though. But other than that it is the best school in aiken maybe even south carolina. Everyone gets along pretty well and unlike the school on the south side you arent judged by the clothes you wear or the car you drive but by
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Posted by a student on 11/27/04
Aiken High School is the BEST high school in Aiken County! The teachers are great and the other staff members are even better! There are tons of activities for students, no matter what your interest is. Althouogh the campus is big, you DO have 6 minutes to get to each class, which is more than enough.
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Posted by a student on 11/07/04
Aiken high is truly an aweful school. It is so big that you don't get nearly enough attention from the teachers. I admit that there are some truely awesome teachers.. but hardly. A lot of them are quite boring and have several jokes targeting them from the students. I have been to a whole lot of schools
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Aiken schools — Aiken High School is located at 449 Rutland Dr, Aiken SC 29801. 449 Rutland Dr is in the 29801 ZIP code in Aiken, SC The school district for Aiken High School is the Aiken County School District. Aiken High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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