Nutley High School

ALLEGEDLY: I was regularly violated by another student 2016-17 and the process afterwards was done SO poorly and SO minimal clarification from ME and cemented the idea that I was simply not worthy of autonomy at the ripe age of 12 years old. If Eagen and Sullivan still work there you are the bane of my existence

We love Spring Garden! The teachers are incredibly dedicated and my child comes home happy and curious. The PTA is very involved and there are plenty of family opportunities. Every spring they do a Strawberry Festival which is a pop up carnival in the big field out back. I wish there was more racial diversity across teachers and staff but they do a good job on introducing holidays that aren’t only based in Christianity. We are very happy with our experiences! You are lucky if you are zones for SGS!

Bullying this everywhere. If your parents are not in the PTA or on the board as teacher. Your kids will not get special treatment. For example, one of these parents kids go and bully someone. They just over looked it. The principal is Asshle person, will never forget what he did to my son. This dude has no respect or care for your kids. He may act like it. But don’t have the full attention. He’s is just a con artist. I have many parents when my son was in school telling me things like if one of the parents criticize one of the teachers. He just blindly accept that the teachers are right. I don’t recommend this school district for anyone. There are so many bullying going on middle school and high school. I hear stories of High school kids threading elementary school kids. This school district is out of control.

My son had a great experience at this school.

Abundant Life Academy has several concerns regarding its academic quality, staffing, facilities, and overall student experience. While no school is perfect, the issues at this institution appear to affect students’ ability to learn in a consistent and supportive environment.One concern is teacher qualifications and staffing. There are reports that some staff members may not have completed college degrees or hold formal teaching certifications. In some cases, individuals appear to transition from being students at the school into teaching roles. This raises concerns about whether all educators are fully prepared to provide effective instruction and classroom management.The quality of instruction is also a concern. Many classes rely heavily on textbook-based work, with students often expected to complete assignments independently with limited direct teaching or explanation. This can make it difficult for students to fully understand material, especially those who need additional academic support.There are also concerns about limited academic offerings, including foreign language classes such as Spanish, which may not always be available due to staffing shortages. This limits students’ access to a well-rounded education.Facility conditions also present challenges. The school appears to have limited classroom space, resulting in small or non-traditional classrooms, including upper-level or loft-like areas. Students also share small lockers that cannot properly hold their belongings, leading to clutter in hallways.In addition, students report feeling rushed during lunch periods, particularly those with later schedules. This reduces the time available to eat and rest during the school day.Concerns have also been raised about fairness and consistency in staff behavior. Some students feel that favoritism exists, with certain students receiving more attention than others. There are also concerns that rules and discipline are not always applied consistently.Finally, there are concerns about transparency regarding fundraising. Parents have contributed money toward projects such as a playground, but completion was significantly delayed. In some cases, families waited years for projects to be finished, raising questions about communication and how funds are managed.Overall, these issues suggest areas for improvement in staffing, instruction, facilities, fairness, and transparency at Abundant Life Academy.

This school is unprofessional. Went through the admission process since June 2025. Got everything they asked for: 2 letters of recommendation, 2 years grades, and 2 years standardized tests. Also needed an interview with the principal. I had to do numerous follow ups just to get an interview, which was later postponed. The week of 8/11 I finally went in for the interview. Was told I’d hear back on a couple of days. I was ghosted. No response. I followed up, no response. I could have sent my son to a different school. Totally unprofessional. They need to realize that this has an impact on my family. I expected better from this school. Also, the different seasonal uniform requirement are ridiculous.