Camas High School

26900 Southeast 15th Street

School District

Camas
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 22, 2024

Camas High School is an excellent institution, and both of my sons are proud graduates—one is now a physician, and the other is currently in medical school. I respectfully disagree with parents who expect the school to fulfill all aspects of their child's development. The key to success lies in the time and effort parents invest in engaging with their children, encouraging them, and providing guidance. High school should not be viewed as a substitute for active parental involvement. I also do not support the one-star rating or the negative feedback provided below, as it does not reflect the true quality of this school.
Submitted by parent on December 26, 2023

One of my sons went to school there and it put him so far behind. No guidance or assistance for college or career path. He is now on his third Camas school just trying to graduate. My other son went to another Camas school and played baseball at CHS. He never got the attention he deserved partially due to his not attending CHS and partially since he did not look like the rest of the team. In my opinion, unless you are connected to the staff/coaches, have some sort of major status or influence, or can make large gifts to the school you will not get a fair shake. If you have the opportunity to send your children somewhere else I would take it.
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2023

Caring teachers and administrators, many AP courses to choose from. There is something for everyone.
Submitted by parent on July 25, 2020

Excellent. Camas keeps kids accountable and prepares them for their launch into adulthood.
Submitted by parent on October 26, 2018

It's clear that the equity of the school is far more important than it's student's well being.
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2018

High School has excellent teachers and staff. My child is thriving at this school.
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2017

I am extremely pleased with my children's success in Camas Schools. Teachers and staff are easily accessible for questions and concerns. Parent involvement is strong.
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2016

everything about Camas High School vibrates success. academics to sports and everything in between...excellence. The teachers actually care
Submitted by student on December 05, 2014

Camas high school is the best school I've ever gone to! The teachers, and staff are very kind, and encouraging. There are so many options, and selections at camas high school. Everyone is just fantastic! There are also great programs at camas high school. There are so many different opportunities too.
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2014

We're just finishing the year as a the parents for an exchange student. When I asked her on the way to her 'back to school night' who her favorite teacher was her answer was that she did not have one. I told her she must. She said I would see but that in her opinion they're all great and as a result she was unable to select one. I was shocked, but she was absolutely right, they were in fact all amazing teachers. Extracirriculars and AP classes are equally strong. The team went to the state football championship led by a great feeder system, and I believe won state titles in sports like swimming. Moreover, while the school itself it large, I've never heard anyone complaining that they felt lost there. In fact, midway through the first grading period one of our student's teachers came to us and suggested a change of class (Alg. II to Alg. I), showing in my mind her teachers were not only aware but willing to make whatever adjustments might be needed to suit her situation. As an aside, the Prom King also had real depth. He's an Eagle Scout and magnet student, super nice, not the prototypical 6'4" QB or linebacker. All in all, Camas is an excellent school through and through.
Submitted by parent on April 22, 2014

Love this school!!! AP curriculum / Running Start / Magnet Program are some of the great options you will encounter . Great advisors and of course great teachers!!!
Submitted by parent on November 04, 2013

Very happy with this school and the leadership. My child is highly challenged and gets the necessary help when he seeks it out. So glad we moved to Camas from the East Coast.
Submitted by parent on May 28, 2013

The teacher and coaches at this school have hugely swollen egos that prevent any actual teaching. There high test scores come from kids who are teaching themselves. If a kid needs any help they can forget it. Our child is a 4.0 student but has needed a bit of help here and there and has been told "hope you can figure it out". She did, from Kahn Academy and her older sibling. The coaches are horribly condescending and bad for any girl or boys self esteem. The bullies you have to worry about here are the coaches!
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2013

This is an excellent school! We have three three children who graduated from Camas High School. Now all three of them have Bachelors degrees and so far two of them also have Master's degrees. Thank you CHS!
Submitted by student on December 10, 2012

Really not as great as everyone works it out to be. While the teachers are wonderful, most of my peers are just plain lacking in respect. Everything seems like pageantry, a race, and as a more introverted and teased person, I find this exceedingly unsettling. Most are rich and spoiled, I assume, they seem to expect everything to be handed straight to them. I just can't stand it sometimes, but its my only option if I want to move on in life. To parents who want to move to Camas solely due to education - don't. Especially not if your child is battling a bout of shyness.
Submitted by parent on October 26, 2012

Camas High School is known for their high standards academically and of their student code of conduct. It is a closed campus (there is not much that is close by to grab and get back in time), cell phones are not allowed, dress code is enforced and a fair but accountable attendance policy is in place. Athletically they are among the best in the 4A class in the state of Washington, more importantly, community support at events is high. So much fun to attend a Friday night football game at Doc Harris. Definitely the perks of a small town school with higher than average standards. I would highly encourage students to join a club or team and get involved in their school. Having a job is nice, but high school comes around once - enjoy it if you are able.
Submitted by parent on November 27, 2011

This is an exellent school with a great reputation. That is why we moved to Camas.
Submitted by other on September 25, 2011

Awesome school. That is why we moved here... Good academics and sports and overall community.
Submitted by teacher on June 18, 2011

It's the same Camas, just without the soul. Whatever happened to the good-old Camas feel? We have upended our roots of tradition and shifted things from loving and supportive to dog-eat-dog. Per reflection of their "whatever makes us look good" mentality some of the current administrators look to use their current job as merely a stepping stone. CHS seems to be more interested in AP placements than any substantial student learning and the administrators consider any sport other than football to be worthless. Who really suffers from the egotistical leadership that are only out to serve themselves? The kids. We keep hiring the wrong people for our school...big suits, little character. I sure hope our old pal Mike Nerland can rediscover within himself that old Camas Papermaker pride so we can get things back on the right track.