Lenape Val Regional High School

this school is just laughable. bullying was such a significant issue when i went here. some teachers were amazing and knew the material and how to make class engaging. others couldn’t reach at all, would teach false information, made lectures very confusing, and didn’t know how to properly talk to students. the administration is a huge joke. when i confided in them about my bullying, i was told parents would be involved and would be called. not a single phone call was made and the issue was shoved under the rug. no punishments were enforced either. the school prioritizes new chromebooks annually for every single grade (K-8) rather than the mental stability and wellness of the students. when the school had a dangerous threat, kids were sobbing their eyes out and were terrified of what would happen. administration did not allow a single student to go home. instead, they held an assembly while preaching that we were one small family. not to mention, there is literally no air conditioning except for the principal’s office. during warmer weather, classrooms can get INCREDIBLY humid. this school also CONSTANTLY cuts the budget for any art and music programs. with barely any clubs, and one sport available at this school, it’s mediocre at best. unless you hate your child, i’d steer clear of this school. it’s not worth the constant anxiety, panic attacks, and depression i had throughout my 8 years of attending

This is a great school. They care about the kids and the community is very safe. The superintendent is doing a great job!

Terrible lack of communication and terrible at holding kids accountable for their actions. The same kids repeatedly harass and hurt kids.

Relocated from out of state and moved to hopatcong where my son enrolled to attend here. I find the schools here much better the the 3 it's rated. My son has some special needs as he is dyslexic and has speech delays. They are able to accommodate him and everything he does. The teachers and staff are very knowledgeable and willing to help. To keep lines of communication open and are very accessible to parents. Very impressed with the school and staff thus far.

My children have attended St. Mikes since PreK. The school joined The Catholic Academy of Sussex County 2 yrs ago. Since then, the Academy has integrated the 8th gr classes from 4 catholic elementary schools into a separate wing at Pope John XXIII H,S. Pope John heads the Academy; St. Mikes, Rev Brown, St. Joes & Immaculate Conception are all part of this Academy. The concept is great, because it gives the students an opportunity to experience the rigors of HS without negatively impacting their GPA. They get a preview of how to move about the classes without having to crisscross the entire campus and they get to meet many of the students they will be going to HS with. By attending an Academy school, students will automatically be accepted into Pope John for HS. I have a child who will be attending the 8th grade program this fall & we are excited to see how the year pans out. The small school environment has been a wonderful experience. The teachers know each child; there is a real sense of family. Mr.Jackson, the Principal, works tirelessly to make sure St.Mikes has every technological advancement available. We love SMS & are blessed to able to send our children to this school!!!