Cass Technical High School

2501 2nd Avenue

School District

Detroit Public Schools Community District
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:25
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on April 19, 2024

I went there as a sub and did not feel welcomed at all. The administration office, one of the staff is very rude, she banned me out from the school because I put my head down in the classroom, she made me feel invaluable and uncomfortable infront of the students.
Submitted by parent on December 15, 2022

As a parent who has a child that attends CTH, today I seen how Ms. Phillips disrespects parents that come in. My child and other student safety is at a lack of all time. I am really considering pulling my student, this school cares more about a reputation than a students education/safety.
Submitted by student on March 10, 2020

I'm currently a junior and I can truly say my depression has gotten far worse attending this school. Going here many students receive negative feedback if they can't reach certain goals or standards, administration are always threating to kick students out for trivial matters. The current principle is more of a mascot then a principle a "pig in a wig" if you may. I don't recommend this school if you have depression, anxiety, or have subjects you're not good at. If you're a parent and you plan on sending you student to this school do not be so harsh when it comes to grades because it's honestly really hard and grades do slip in the beginning, for example freshman year for my the first semester I received a 2.8 GPA and I've never been so low, since then I've improved my GPA but not without many many sacrifices.
Submitted by other on November 05, 2016

My friend grandson attends Cass as a freshmen and struggling in a few subjects and the teachers there criticize and ridicule him to the point he wants to leave. They continue to ask him how he was able to get in and that he does not belong there. He mentioned an incident where he asked a question in class and the teacher threw his notebook at him. I think this is horrible on the teachers action and not acceptable behavior for adults leading students along the way .
Submitted by other on October 24, 2016

Big Sean (Sean Michael Leonard Anderson) went here. Just look at him now
Submitted by other on September 11, 2016

My daughter is a freshman at Cass and she came from a Charter school that was giving her a hard time about transferring. The office staff was very understanding about her situation and they showed me how to get the information I needed to get her enrolled. Her transition to high school has been great. Her teachers are very caring and they strive for excellence. She missed an homework assignment during the Bridge program and I received a call immediately from her teacher letting me know her expectations and how this was not acceptable. Iam looking forward to my daughter continued success with the help of the amazing staff at Cass Tech.
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2015

My daughter just graduated from Cass and is headed to Michigan State University! I found the teachers very caring and very concerned about her ability to succeed! My husband and I are trying to get our middle daughter to go there too!ELF - Parent
Submitted by parent on June 07, 2015

I could write a book on how this place is hiding behind it's former glory. My brother graduated from here, so my mother thought it a good idea to enroll my daughter. Up until this school year my daughter had been an A and B student. They penalize students for being ill - my daughter was given F's for participation when she was out ill for over three weeks after an allergic reaction (we had medical documentation). She again had another reaction in late May - same situation. We were finally told about something called a 504 form too late to have it protect her this year. Teachers refuse to help her catch up. Her English teacher absolutely REFUSED to provide information about a project she missed, and after several calls and parent-teacher conference where she should have shared the information, she told my daughter that she placed it in an online forum. When my daughter stated that she missed it, because of her hospitalization, she asked if she had wi-fi access in the hospital. Requests for homework to be sent to the Academics Counselor by all of her teachers were ignored. Teachers take weeks to put grades into the system which gives parent's the impression that children are failing. Oh and if you arrive at 8:16 am, you are forced to sit in the school lobby and wait until second hour classes, which means then you have numerous unexcused absences on your school record, and you were sitting right downstairs on the floor in the lobby.I have had to report the ROTC program twice already. It was the ONE thing that my daughter liked about Cass. The final straw came at the 2015 graduation ceremony, so she quit the ROTC program the next day. She is now demanding to be leave the school. The students attending there are bullies, even the lunch room staff and the security staff are horrible. The security officer stationed at the door has put her hands on my daughter for no reason. My daughter has been stressed, losing her hair, having GI problems related to stress, and most of her teachers have done very little to help. She has given up. I have never seen her so discouraged about her education in all of my life. Cass is hiding behind a good name. The education that alumni rave about does not exist. Don't risk your child's educational future on this place. It's a joke. Send your child somewhere else. You will be sorry if you don't.
Submitted by student on June 05, 2013

I love my alma mater. I learned a great deal and became a better citizen as a result of my education there. Just like any other inner city school, Cass Tech has its challenges to deal with a struggling
Submitted by student on May 16, 2013

Completely horrible. Definitely doesn't live up to the name it has. In fact, I have absolutely no idea how it can be ranked as a top school in DPS. It is about as worse as most of the other schools. If I had the choice to go back to my freshman year and pick a different school, Cass would certainly not be my choice.
Submitted by other on March 17, 2013

I graduated from Cass Tech in 1949. I was a Home Economics major. I also took pre-med classes such as chemistry & biology. It was an excellent school. I would recommend to any young person that has a goal in life for a particular career.
Submitted by other on January 24, 2013

As an alumnus of Cass Tech, I am gravely disappointed in the fact that I recently went to the school's website (after bragging about the long-standing college prepatory focus of the school) to find an "ACADEMIC" model, or "ACADEMIC" offerings (courses), anything related to "ACADEMIC" tracks, etc. I wanted to show a colleague of mine (In the Educational arena) just what was SO SPECIAL about "MY" High School. The site for: Cass Tech (as of today January 24, 2013) is a JOKE! What about the academics, the curriculum tracks, concurrent enrollment (can you get college credit for courses taken at Cass), AP (Advanced Placement) offerings....criteria for getting in? I SUGGEST (DPS & CT Admin): Stop relying on HISTORY(THE PAST) to validate Cass. There's nothing special about Cass (anymore); at least you can't tell from the site. It's the same as Redford, Mumford (and THEY ARE GONE). ACADEMICS, ACADEMICS...Who cares about Sports - they're nice, they're needed, they serve a purpose, BUT - I would ONLY send my student to Cass, or recommend someone sending their child to Cass - IF I could SHOW & PROVE by way of their website-at least! FOCUS PEOPLE!!! CassTech, MBA, M.S., M.Ed. 1986
Submitted by other on December 17, 2012

This schools administrative staff is very rude. I've called the school on a few occasions just to ask general questions. Each encounter has always been very rude, and I was rushed off of the phone as if my questions weren't of their concerns to receive an answer. Which ever administrative member I talked over me as I tried to ask questions and as I told her excuse me "there is no need to be rude as I am talking to u in a very calm and civilized way" she responded "ANYWAY have a nice holiday!" and hung up on me. Never did I raise my voice or say anything equally rude. I was just asking a general question. I was more than disappointed in the service that I received. I am a 25 year old sibling of a younger sister who attends this school. Is this how all of the staff conducts themselves I wonder? Very sad. My sister also does not have school books to take home for certain courses. And has told me that her counselor is very rude and unhelpful when she sees her for academic advice.
Submitted by other on December 03, 2012

Its beatiful on the inside and out in so many different ways it is very high TECH.Get it. lol but on a serious note impecible.
Submitted by parent on October 20, 2012

Cass is not all that I was lead to believe it was. 6 weeks into the new school year of 2012 no books for several classes. classes that did have books they were old and worn. Ms. Lisa Phillips is not accessible and does not follow through with contacting parents. All this hype about the children getting netbooks is a joke. Cass is not preparing these students for college. As a parent, my advice to you if you are sending your son/daughter to Cass, you better be on top of your game. Only thing DPS seems to be concerned about is count day. The attendance system they have marks students absent and tardy even if they are sitting the classroom every day. The guidance counselors are joke. They are never available to the students and the students rely on them to give them advice for completing their high school requirements. The only person you will see in their office is the secretary, who should be getting paid their salary, because they do their jobs. I took my son out of the school after being there 6 weeks and I saw no spark in him the teachers or staff. He is now attending school in the city Warren, where I know they care about educating the children and not the numbers.
Submitted by other on June 27, 2012

Cass Tech continues to be the best school in Detroit. Top notch faculty and technology. There is always a great feeling when I walk into the building. I am a proud alumni of this school and I highly recommend this school to any parent who wants the BEST for their child.
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2012

Cass Tech has excellent students, faculty, staff, history, activities, alumni, and above all, placement rate in to college. It is indeed, an outstanding institution and will serve the advanced student well. It is a large school and, as such, it does prepare students for university life. It is well worth your consideration if your child wants to be successful in collegiate studies
Submitted by student on December 14, 2011

Cass Tech is an amazing school. The environment is welcoming curriculum is rigorous and the administrators are awesome. I've been attending cass for three years now; I will be a senior this upcoming September. I love my school in spite of the minor issues that may occur which are typically due to mishaps of the School District not the school. Oppurtunies are endles and our alumni association is the best I've ever been exposed to. Everywhere I go I run into a former technician; I love it! I love the diversity, support, opportunity, connections, educations, required-effort etc. Cass tech is a lovely school, in June I will be one of the proud alumnies creating opportunities for my future technicians. One of the greatest thing about Cass (other than it's affiliation with different colleges) is the fact that many of its alumnies returns to work with or at Cass for the benefit of the students! :-)
Submitted by student on October 24, 2011

I currently attend Cass tech and i honestly can say i am sad with the results so it has approx. 8weeks we have been in school, i am no satisfied. For Cass to be such a"AWESOME" school as many others say its not. You have these ragedy books, which you can barely read the lesson or whatever. Also, teachers that don;t do their job: some actually do teach and thats good but you have the ones who sit on their butt and do NOTHING!! Its not organized it took about 3 weeks just to get our schedules correct. Then this 5min transition time REALLY? if you have 2-4 sets of stair that leads nowhere and then 2-4 that do kids are bum rushing hallways ITS RIDICULOUS !!!! --And i really like Cass Tech but i need to something better my uncle, brother, mother and etc, graduated from there...but as the years go by its getting worse. I believe that is Cass didn't have so many studnets it would be easier, I mean Guidance dont Really speak to their students they have 460 student each.. All im saying is parents will have to stay on student's techer's head because teachers slack more than the students... Peace Lopve and Happiness <3 <3 :)
Submitted by other on October 05, 2011

I love Cass Tech!! Majority of my family attended Cass and are a successful outcome because of it. I feel upon graduating in 2007 it has well prepared me for advanced education. I've graduated with a B.S in Biology and now continuing my tenure in a Bridge to Doctorate Program. I would bank on saying that Cass Tech has prepared me educationally as well as socially. With the various concentrations and programs at Cass I am able to adapt to the balance of academia, networking, and extra curricular activities. I would encourage anyone to send their child to Cass. And remember there's only two types of people in this world...those who graduated from Cass...and those who wanted to ;)