Broken Arrow High School

1901 East Albany Street

School District

Broken Arrow
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:21
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 02, 2025

Sadly the teachers we have had don’t seem to care, and I can imagine it’s draining for them with so many disrespectful students. Wish we had another option!
Submitted by other on August 23, 2024

If you have a student at the hight school and can't get there right when they get out, then your kid will be sitting outside in the heat or rain or cold. The kick them out. That has been our experience.
Submitted by other on August 26, 2021

Me:I graduated in 2019, and I'm currently at an out-of-state university. My BAHS experience may differ from others. I took 9 AP classes and was on the soccer team during my time there. Teachers:I'd say most of my teachers were caring and effective. I learned from most of them. However, I have to say the AP science teachers I had were inadequate (Chemistry and Physics C: Mechanics). The teachers just did not know enough of the subject to be able to teach it. I'm glad to see that those AP science teachers do not teach at BAHS anymore. It's nice that Broken Arrow has opened the Vanguard Academy, which is a facility for STEM. I'm not sure how the majority of on-level teachers were. The ones I had were alright. High School:The high school is BIG. 3500+ students across 3 grades is a lot of people. My graduating class consisted of 1147 students. The building and facilities were able to hold that many people and then some in my opinion. The campus is like the size of a small community college. With it being a big high school, there are plenty of extracurriculars and activities for students to engage in. Sports, band, orchestra, choir, clubs, you name it. Students:As with many high schools and life in general, there are cliques. People tend to surround themselves with people like themselves. You got the popular kids, rebels, nerds, etc. Some people even group themselves with the same race. Not everyone does this, but it's a trend. Despite this, I'd argue the school is still quite diverse. With the diversity at the school due to a large student body, any student will likely fit in. You'll probably find students like yourself. I experienced some bullying, but I was able to deal with it and block it out.
Submitted by other on December 28, 2020

Another reviewer spoke of "two Broken Arrows: the one for students who are predisposed to do well, and the one for kids who don't". I totally agree with this. The breadth and depth of programs and classes of all types is unsurpassed, and most high schools won't even come close. There's a wide array of college prep/AP classes, sports, student leadership, and fine arts programs. If your kid is a motivated student who wants to be challenged, this place will get it done. Don't be put off by the low overall test scores and the mediocre "rating". There's a group of kids who do exceptionally well here. There are graduates who go on to attend top universities and military service academies. My kids both graduated near the top of their respective classes, both are STEM majors at competitive higher-level universities, and both are doing very well.As with any school, the teachers can be hit or miss, even on the AP side. However, many of the non-AP teachers are very good. One of my kids took on-level English, and her ACT scores in English and Reading were exceptional. BAHS also has strong partnerships with Tulsa Community College and Tulsa Tech with many concurrent college course options that are, in many ways, preferable to a pure AP track.The size of the school and the student population can overwhelm some. Whether it's sports, fine arts, or whatever, finding one's niche is important. Those who don't tend to drift and sometimes get lost. While there are incidents each year, there isn't a huge overall problem with crime, especially considering the size of the school. Don't expect much out of the school's administration when it comes to solving individual student problems, but they generally do their jobs with making everything run on schedule.
Submitted by student on January 17, 2019

1 star terrible school they should be shut down
Submitted by parent on November 13, 2017

My student has done ok in this school, HOWEVER, the office staff are rude and lazy.
Submitted by student on June 28, 2017

There exists two Broken Arrows: the one for students who are predisposed to do well, and the one for kids who don't. I'm a recent BA graduate about to start college at TU. I've been on the college track my whole life; there was never a question about my post-high school plans. Because of this, I took rigorous classes (as many AP classes as I could physically handle) and was an active participant in the arts program (4 year speech and debate kid). Because of this, I had a good high school experience. The AP teachers are phenomenal, who work miracles to teach their kids despite a gross lack of resources and are still caring, funny, and intelligent. The special ed teachers are likewise motivated. BA does have a idea range of arts programs, but band and recently show chior are the only ones who get real administrative attention, especially in the form of funding. They do great work; other programs do just as good work for little to no recognition. My friends in on level classes (and my own experience with on level math) show the sharp divide between AP BA and on level BA. The on level classes are perceived by their students to be pointless because of teacher apathy and large class sizes. If your student wants to do art or music or AP courses, absolutely come here. There are more opportunities at BAHS than nearly anywhere else in the region. If you don't want to take advantage of those opportunities, however, you will likely fall through the cracks and be better off at a smaller, more sedate district. I can't really speak for discipline or drugs or anything because I was never apart of that culture, but I will say that if you don't want to see that side of BA, it is fairly easy to ignore because of how many kids there are. When i attended BA, I knew that a problem existed, but I never had to confront it. My BA experience was great. But not everyone's was. It is not a consistent school district, but the AP program really is amazing.
Submitted by other on May 20, 2017

This school is unique because you can graduate with an associates degree. BA high school has a nationally ranked band program and has phenomenal school spirit. BA High is wonderful programs for everyone. It is a large school but small enough where every student matters.
Submitted by other on February 27, 2017

Well, if you're thinking of sending your child here I have one suggestion. DON'T!!! If your child is unique in any way besides sports it'll be a bad experience. I have autism and I can't describe the horrible treatment that I received. First off, the bullies. I was pushed, yelled at, called horrible names and threatened in every way possible because I was different. I remember walking to GSA after school and I was cornered by a group of girls from the volleyball team. If my friend hadn't spotted me across the courtyard, I might have been done for. Most of the teachers hate their jobs, with the exception of maybe four who actually care about their students and want them to succeed. The school does nothing about bullying. I was bullied to the point of feeling worthless and trying to end my life. Many others have had the same experience here. Almost all of my friends have been taken home early at least twice because they can't handle the environment. It's also way too crowded. Kids are forced to eat outside in 10 degree weather because there's no room in the cafeteria and we aren't allowed to eat in the hallways. The bullying doesn't get handled unless you threaten to take it to court, which my mother did after months of me getting harassed and the staff not caring. A teacher actually told my mother that maybe if I weren't such an "unusual" teenager people wouldn't pick on me. She was infuriated and almost took me out of the school then and there. The point of pulling me out was when I just collapsed onto the ground and sobbed when someone started screaming horrible things at me and I had to be hospitalized when I attempted to do something that would permanently end everything. The school doesn't like mental illnesses and disabilities. They'll blame someone who's getting bullied if they have a disability of any kind because the others are just "confused" or "they don't understand". The drug problem is HORRIBLE! I can't tell you how many times I've walked in on drug trades in the bathrooms or empty classrooms and how many times I've been threatened for seeing them. I don't know if this will get posted because of all of the horrible details, but everyone needs to be aware of how this place can impact someone. Please consider somewhere else...
Submitted by other on August 23, 2016

Opinion from a parent!I have sons that have attented Broken Arrow schools.My oldest was pull from BA high school due to lack of attention given from teachers,bully tactics of the majority of teacher not to leave the teachers petty attitude/character towards the students.School year or 2015-2016 has reported fights daily if not every other day.I removed my oldest son,enrolled him into another school district.results grade went up and he graduated!My youngest son was enrolled into BA high school this year 2016-2017 due to his mothers location. While failing the freshman academy(9th) again large classes and a native BA mother who lacked parenting,son was removed from hostil eviroment,I as a parent went to the administration office to enroll my son at BAHS with letter from judge of custody and to keep my son enrolled into BAHS for the time being.When I talked to the woman at the Admin office about our situation and shown her the restraining order for my sons protection,Her response was OK WE(bahs administration)DEAL WITH THIS ALL THE TIME WE KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO DO,at that point I was shocked,look at my son and pulled him from BAHS and now attends a proven school district.. My son loves it here and attitude has become more positive and alot happier..AVOID Broken Arrow school lack of attention,caring,bully tactics and HOSTILE ENVIROMENT!You are a product of your enviroment,fact!Concerned parent.
Submitted by student on March 07, 2016

The teachers are horrible, they don't care at all about the students, and hardly teach the subjects. The teachers also bully the students. The school only focuses on Pride and the football team, that's all. Broken Arrow has to be one of the worst schools that I have attended. 1/10. Would not recommend
Submitted by other on November 28, 2015

Disgusting teachers, principals, and bullies. They were all bullies. Food was disgusting. Torture and hell come to mind. Avoid at all costs.
Submitted by student on August 13, 2011

I LOVE Broken Arrow High School! There's no harsh Cliques here, everyone tries to get along with each other. The education is awesome. I had to move from here my Junior year to Claremore High School and it really showed me how great BAHS is. I will be sending my kids there when I have them. The diversity of this school is what makes it great. Awesome cafeteria food selection. -2011 Graduate
Submitted by other on August 11, 2011

It's been a while since I was a student at Broken Arrow High School but my nieces and nephews have attending. For the most part, I remember my teachers being fair. If you apply yourself, you will get the help. I was in extracurricular activities that did not include football and Pride. I felt that the community & the school stood behind my organizations and my accomplishments. My younger family members feel the same way. I wouldn't put a child in any other metro area school system!