Dublin Coffman High School

6780 Coffman Road

School District

Dublin City
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 12, 2017

We are so impressed with DCHS in terms of the quality of the faculty, students, and administration as well as the variety and quality of classes offered. Our daughter is getting a far superior education here than in the private school she attended previously. The Principal runs a tight ship - no bullying or nonsense is tolerated. Students are serious about the work and extra curriculars.
Submitted by student on May 17, 2017

The staff, the people, and the classes offered here are all top notch and there really is no other school I'd rather go to.
Submitted by other on June 22, 2016

I graduated from Coffman in 2007 and overall had a great experience. My teachers really invested time in creating a friendly learning environment and I always felt welcomed when entering the classroom. They always tried to build a personal and friendly relationship with each student. You could really tell they cared about their students education. The classes were challenging and really forced me to work hard to retain the information, this really helped prepare me for my college courses. The extracurricular activities offered were very extensive and allowed students to be involved. I was involved in athletics as well and had a great experience. There really is not too many negative things I can say about my experience at Coffman.
Submitted by other on March 03, 2016

I have two kids at Coffman and overall I'm impressed with this school. There are so many clubs and organizations that there is something for everyone. Academic expectations, especially in AP, IB, and Honors courses, are high. My kids have had some wonderful, dedicated teachers. My only complaint is the Guidance Office. Guidance counselors are assigned according to the first letter of the student's last name and you are not allowed to change to a different guidance counselor, even if you have one who is not particularly helpful (which has been our experience). My daughter's counselor has made several careless and unprofessional mistakes on college applications and recommendations. This can seriously impact a child's future and should not be taken lightly. Allowing parents to submit reviews on teachers and counselors might be helpful and could improve staff performance.
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2014

My daughter graduated Coffman with a high GPA and went on to a top engineering school's undergraduate and then graduate program in advanced engineering and had no problem keeping a very high GPA (4.+) throughout her studies. Coffman High School provided an excellent preparation for a very difficult, respected and a top 5 ranked engineering college. Considering the diversity of students in income, ethnicity, and a large student population this was an outstanding education and realistically is a great school.
Submitted by parent on September 23, 2014

One parent wrote about having an introverted child. Yes, there is something wrong. Being shy is one thing, being an introvert who can't talk to people will be a determent to success all of their lives. Many introverted kids are mercilessly criticized at home. No, don't baby them, but don't run them into the ground either. Part of the high school experience is learning socialization skills to carry one through life. My son loves Coffman and isn't a football star or in marching band. There are plenty of activities for kids with different interests. He and his friends enjoy the football games and have plenty of school spirit. The teachers are great. My only complaint is the physical condition of the school. It looks run down, considering the amount of taxes we pay to live here. Dublin just received another levy, please use some of it to upgrade Coffman. Compared to the other two area high schools, its an embarrassment of deferred maintenance.
Submitted by other on January 28, 2012

The word "introvert" is commonly misunderstood. People think it is associated with someone who is shy, lacking social skills, or unpleasant to be around in general. This is not really correct. An introvert is someone who finds strength not from others but from within. They are capable of being happy without others; however, this does not mean they have no friends. They actually require alone time in order to function. Dublin Coffman is an extroverted society, and the students don't understand introverts. Introverts enjoy thinking and analyzing in their own minds, and SOME NOT ALL of them consider social interaction trivial. They are often studious and excellent learners. Dublin parents, don't think your kid is flawed by being an introvert. Know that this is natural, and be proud! He or she will go on to accomplish great things!
Submitted by student on August 13, 2011

I'm not a parent but a student and have to say that the education offered is top notch. Some of the teachers aren't the best and the school could do a better job of listening when a student is having troubles with a teacher, but overall the teachers are fine. The one thing is the students. If you don't dress, walk or act like "everyone else" you will be ignored and shunned by the majority of the students. It's VERY sports and band oriented so if your not into those things well prepare not to have too many friends. There are a lot of clubs and other activities such as theatre but even that feels like a bad cliche at times. If you're not from a wealthy family you'll have troubles as well because you'll be in the minority and a lot of the students are stuck up while not thinking they're stuck up and know nothing of the world.
Submitted by other on March 31, 2011

Large high school with excellent administrators, teachers, and students. Expectations are high. Support is given to those students who find learning difficult. Many different and varied classes and teaching styles. The staff is very professional and skilled. Students are polite, goal oriented, and come from prosperous, goal oriented families.