Ashland High School

201 South Mountain Avenue

School District

Ashland 5
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

School Map for Ashland School District 5

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 09, 2022

I wish zero was an option. We originally sent all three of our children to Ashland High School. Our son graduated in 2020 and his experience was okay. In fact back when he was a freshman or sophomore I felt proud to say he attended AHS. My husband and I have been big supporters of Ashland Schools for many years by volunteering and financial donations to both educational and sports programs.I can honestly say this high school is currently a horrible environment. We transferred both of our daughters from AHS to different schools last year. Luckily, they are thriving in their new schools. I won’t go into detail about the school but will say that the students are in charge and the focus is not on education. If you prefer your student focuses on gender, pronouns, bullying, and in general creating chaos in the classroom it may be a good fit. Keep in mind parents will not get support from AHS staff if your child doesn’t agree to it. Again, children are in charge.Sad to see this school become such a disappointment. Maybe someday it will return to some version of what it use to be. Luckily, I no longer have to worry about it. This message is meant for prospective families to read and consider before deciding Ashland High School is the right place for their kids.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2022

Kids with learning disabilities or that need adjustments to curriculum, seem to not be considered much. It's a one size fits all method of teaching, and some kids are certain to fall through the cracks. It seems like a lot of the teachers and office staff can't be bothered with the needs of their students... And most of them will try to put everything on the parents. It's always the parents, and never the school's lack of effort to properly accommodate each individual student, to them it seems everyone must fit in their box.. some of the office staff are dry.. attendance lady is RUDE. Some good teachers, some not so good. The left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing..
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2020

When deciding to move to Ashland, I did lots of research on the schools. At that time their schools seemed good but since moving here, they have failed many students.
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2017

I hate it. Unfortunately, it's the best option we have. Ashland has some nice ideals, but it is also pretentious and snobbish. Big fish in a little pond. Some really bright kids can do well there, and if your teen is heavily into the Dramatic Arts, it's a great school to launch their career.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2017

Not nearly as good as advertised. A huge amount of energy is spent 'marketing' the school to parents, students and the community and I think it inhibits the district from admitting to problems and dealing them forthrightly.
Submitted by other on December 06, 2016

this school is so left wing if you're a conservative, a Christian, a republican or even a political centrist you will be bullied by students and staff. The teachers indoctrinate liberal ideals and allow for no open discussion. Any traditional minded student is ostrisised and discriminated against constantly
Submitted by parent on March 04, 2016

My daughter started at Ashland High School in the middle of her sophomore year, and we were anticipating a difficult transition. We were delighted to find the faculty, staff, and students at Ashland High to be very warm, welcoming, and inclusive. AHS is run more like a college than most high schools; there is an open campus policy and classes have a mix of ages in them. The academics are terrific without being overly stressful. Teachers don't demand more homework than kids can handle. There are plentiful academic and elective courses to chooses from, as well as a wealth of extracurricular activities. We are very happy that we moved to Ashland, and AHS has contributed to that greatly.
Submitted by parent on February 03, 2016

Severe bullying issues that the school sweeps under the rug and refuses to deal with - even when police are involved. DRUGS are everywhere (all kinds of drugs) and most of the teachers lack enthusiasm. We have had a terrible experience and have decided to home school (although a big factor in making the decision to move here was for the "high quality schools" - this has not been our experience). Very disappointing.
Submitted by parent on February 25, 2014

ashland high school all about politics school, they all stick together even if it is wrong doing, and do not correct the problem or concerns of all, only the problems they want to
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2012

Emphasis on encouraging students to think and engage in the subject matter and not just score well on tests or jump through hoops by an excellent teaching staff is a major factor in making Ashland High School, a truly great school. Students, faculty, administrators and the parent community work to create a school culture where helping others and working together as a team is valued. With the support of their teachers, administrators and community, Ashland High School students are doing great things . . and go on to doing great things when they graduate.
Submitted by parent on January 08, 2012

Sent four kids to this school. Wish that I had an affordable alternative. Not one came out able to put together a coherent paragraph. Two of them blossomed in college, third may be so lost that he can't be redeemed, and 4th still wasting her time at the high school. All three who are out feel cheated by the experience in light of college experience. Lots of busy work, teaching from texts. Paucity of analytical thinking. Science classes without meaningful labs. Too many teachers with short timers syndrome. Feel sorry for the few teachers trying to make something happen with all the dead wood. Athletics are a disaster, essentially child care with participation awards. Parental involvement is bait and switch. . . appears extensive but mostly platitudes. Town demographics (well educated and affluent) mask student learning deficiencies. Students learn at home how to talk like the man on the 6 o'clock news. But ultimately until they leave for college they don't realize how banal their high school experience was.