1188 Dorum Ave
State College, PA 16801

This is a very special school. The teachers are well qualified, focused, and care for their students. I've found it very easy to communicate with the teachers. The principal seems very involved in the day to day and sends a weekly update to parents on what's going on at school. There's a culture of high expectations. Great PTO! Also, I love the garden and community feel.

As a current student at State High, I am very pleased with my education! Classes -> For every student, the opportunities here are so abundant - it is almost overwhelming come course-selection time. From Oceanography, Architecture, Culinary, 3D Sculpture/design, Business Law, Veterinary Science, Lifeguarding, Guitar (yes, guitar!), Fashion & Technology, Psychology, Sports Therapy, Building Construction, Early Childhood Education, and SO many more, it is really hard to not find something you're interested in. I am in 3 advanced classes, play a sport, and am involved with various clubs/extracurriculars and I would say my overall workload is moderate and manageable. High school is a time to learn how to manage time and figure out your balance. If you are a parent reading this - you want your student to be challenged but not overwhelmed! I think many overload with advanced and AP classes and don't even leave room for a study hall. That is the route I don't recommend! You can still be successful and actually enjoy HS.Teaching -> The teachers at State High do not fall short of the excellent standard. I know all of my teachers are there to help me and want me to succeed. Out of my 8 teachers I would say 5/8 are very passionate about what they teach as well.Social-emotional support -> Let's face it. In a large school with roughly 2,250 students it can be hard to make sure every student is doing well. However, I believe State High's structure tackles the tough problem well. To help the transition from middle school to high school better, we have a separate counseling community just for 9th graders (9LC). In addition (during 9th&10th grade), every counselor schedules a meeting with each student to just check in, and meet each other. Students can also schedule an appointment with our mental health clinician, who can help students navigate life's ups and downs. Safety -> I feel safe from violence at State High, especially with our SRO and security guards who everyday keep our school a security at the highest standard. While I cannot speak for other students, I think State High tries its best to be a inclusive space for all students. For example, there are flags from multiple countries lining the hall and recently there was a poster which asked "State High- Where are you from?" and it was cool to see the diversity inside the school that I didn't even realize. I have never experienced any extreme bullying or punishments.

Facilities are atrocious!!!!! Would never want anyone to come to this school. The teachers are so wonderous, but the inside feels like the esophagus of a rat.