3172 51st Ave
Greeley, CO 80634

I taught here for a year and this school is a mess. The only students who are getting anything good out of this school are the ones in IB and their experience is totally different than that of the other students. The ESL and SPED programs are not bad, but not great either because of a lack of funding and a lack of people caring about these programs. This is not to say that no one cares, but not enough people do.

I attended this school from 1st–12th grade and graduated with a 3.8 GPA. While I made a few lifelong friends and had some good teachers, I would not recommend this school to parents. My parents deeply regret keeping me enrolled.Although the elementary school has reportedly improved in recent years, that progress gives a misleading impression of how the middle and high school operate. Opportunities are extremely limited: few clubs, weak sports programs (many students play for other schools), and the band program was recently eliminated.Despite branding itself as a “college prep” school, it does not adequately prepare students for college. There is little to no guidance on degree paths, transferable credits, or college resources. I graduated with random AIMS classes that have had no value toward my degree due to poor advising and inflexible policies. Graduation requirements also change frequently, creating unnecessary confusion.The school has a pattern of pushing out students who struggle or don’t “fit.” Test scores look strong largely because students who need support are not given proper resources and eventually leave. Students with disabilities are especially underserved, with accommodations ignored and staff inadequately trained.Middle school has long-standing bullying and behavior issues. Serious incidents, including sexual assault, were dismissed due to “lack of proof.” Today, behavior problems are significantly worse, and teachers lack the resources to manage them. In contrast, nearby public schools handle similar age groups far more effectively.Administrative culture is also concerning. While I respect the principal, broader administration and counseling staff routinely violated confidentiality. As a former office aide, I personally overheard inappropriate gossip about students, including racist remarks from staff.High teacher turnover, unqualified instructors in critical courses, and policies where a single paper can determine graduation after 12 years further highlight systemic failures.I am a good student in spite of this school, not because of it.