Apache Trail High School

look to move child into different school after four years .

The staff attempts at getting everyone on board but the teachers are constantly leaving retiring or being sent to other schools that need more help? I haven’t had a good experience this whole year. There has been a huge lack of communications and now that the principle is leaving they don’t really care to carry out the last few weeks the correct way. I feel like the teachers do not have enough support from the district or their principle. The intervention specialist left after I finally got some lead way with my youngest and his behaviors. He has had two brand new teachers right out of school out of the 3 years we’ve been here. My oldest is failing in reading and the teacher just let me know at the last conference of the year. I’ve had many concerns brushed off and never had any resolutions. They except the teachers to watch 90 kids on the recesses and when all the kids are up to trouble they blame one kid and never actually solve the issues or resolve the behaviors. I have had a hard time deciding whether to keep my kids in the school district or attempt mesa public schools. And now I have my mind made up. The high turn over and low resources make it hard for any kid that is at risk let alone kids that experienced Covid and closures. Not to mention the front desk staff has sent mixed messages and have lost my children at least five times.

There are some truly wonderful people at this school; however, the bullying issues are never meaningfully addressed. Teachers and upper leadership continually say they are ‘working on it,’ but many parents—myself included—have seen no real action. It’s heartbreaking, because Mesa schools once had a strong reputation, but sadly that no longer feels true. I truly hope this changes one day, because the school has the potential to be something wonderful

I love this school. My son is thriving. I love the way they approach activities in a collaborative and creative way. I also love the Principal. She is amazing and the students treat her like she's a rock star, not in fear like it was back in my day in school. They offer so many great programs and the teachers I've dealt with have been so open in communicating with me.

Brinton is an amazing school. 3 of my children have gone there and all 3 have had an amazing experience. Each of themIs challenged, helped, and made to feel loved and supported. One of my kids is gifted while the other two are average and they have been excelling academically and socially. Brinton offers so many fun after school programs and activities and strives to include the community as much as possible. We love Brinton!