Aiken High School

449 Rutland Drive

School District

Aiken 01
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by teacher on May 17, 2018

Been here a long time and I still love Aiken High.
Submitted by parent on March 19, 2018

We have been extremely satisfied with Aiken High. Because of the population of low-income students, the school deals with challenges which other schools may not face, but Aiken High rises to the challenge. We have especially been pleased with the guidance department. The new physical campus is such an improvement over the old, outdated facilities!
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2018

How does the school respond to bullying?: They don't respond whatsoever, the school tends to put it off, and try to delay any punishments, as they believe that "Oh it's just teenagers" "They'll stop". They never punish any form of bullying. My son is nearly to the edge, and is strongly considering dropping out, to avoid the avid amount of bullying that occurs at this High School location. I could not recommend this public school to any parents that shows even the slightest amount of love towards their kids, as the school tends to set a bad example, for how bullying, and other offenses should be handled. If I could leave a negative star review, you'd be danged sure I would.
Submitted by parent on June 27, 2017

I have had 3 children at aiken high. The teachers we encountered were very supportive and worked well with each of my kids individual needs. My son, now in med school was very prepared for his college experience. Many of the classes at AHS were of the same rigor as his engineering classes at USC. any time I asked for support I got it, any time my child asks for support they get a response. The new school grounds will be a great asset to an already good staff . I highly recommend AHS for any student!
Submitted by parent on March 22, 2015

This school doesn't handle bulling well at all. Since moving to Aiken me and my daughter dealt with the tenth grade principal for the past two years his reply was people talk about people everyday. That all is true but a child shouldn't have to go to school to be called hurtful names and be taunted all day by other females.
Submitted by parent on May 23, 2014

Our first impression of Aiken High was not the best: it seemed crowded, impersonal, and we worried about the social dynamics our kids -- having some social difficulties -- might face but, with time, we found AHS was a perfect fit. Our son attends and has excelled both academically and socially. He used to 'close up' academically in middle school -- easily grasping concepts but not doing his work or turning it in. Now he is a top student, unafraid to challenge himself and is taking advanced honors courses and excelling. He used to withdrawl socially. Now he deals with each day 'face-forward' and is interested in others' ideas and beliefs. We can't recommend this school enough, look forward to the further opportunities that will be offered him, and have no hesitation about our other children attending.
Submitted by student on May 06, 2013

bullying! Teachers do nothing about the bullying. They just tell the students to ignore it and they will stop. News Flash it doesn't work especially on the north side kids!
Submitted by parent on February 20, 2012

I attended AHS in the 70ty and it was one of the best hight schools in the state. We get out school what we put into school, you can blame the thachers if you want to, but it is the students that make it work or not work. If you do your part you will get one of the best hight school educatinos in the state of S.C.. Just wanted to say thanks to all of the teachers that put so much in me.
Submitted by student on January 30, 2012

Loved Aiken High when I was there! If you don't excel here, it's because you're lazy. Plain and simple. And I say that as someone who was lazy in high school but excelled greatly in college. Overall, the teachers are very good and work well with the students.
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2011

This is truly an awful school. I have been to schools in third world countries that are better maintained and have more up to date equipment. The student advisors are overworked and unless your child is a discipline problem or a 4.0 student you will receive no help at all. The german program is great but unfortunately that is the only program in the school that is worth mentioning.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2011

I am truly impressed by the German Program. Both my children are taking German right now and they love it.