Unity Reed High School

8820 Rixlew Lane

Manassas, VA 20109

School District

Prince William County Public Schools
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on July 13, 2023

This school is one of the worse high school i have ever went to , the teachers didnt care to help the students they never taught the kids anything but coloring in the special needs classes . The teachers there are only there for the money they could be helping all student of everylevel more then what they do and special need students should be learning actual work instead of just doing kendergarten work in a highschool , special needs teachers should make the kids help grow there iq levels instead of what they do.
Submitted by other on February 28, 2022

This school was a great school to attend overall, but I will say that my one complaint about attending this school for 4 years was the organization of clubs and sports, largely due to the current athletic director. Playing multiple sports at unity reed, formerly stonewall Jackson, has been fun largely due to the culture and coaches that put everything into the sports. The athletic director however only made things difficult for sports, and specifically the sports that often go unnoticed (like field hockey, lacrosse, golf, tennis, baseball, softball, and swim). He often prioritizes individual athletes that he deems “athletically gifted” while neglecting the rest of the team and other sports that do not have such athletes of his liking. The unfair distribution of funding for sports is also a problem. It seems every year that basketball and football seem to get more and more money from the school while other sports like lacrosse and field hockey are left to fundraise their money on their own, which inevitably becomes property of the school after the team and parents work to fund their children’s sports. I believe that this problem stems from the current athletic director, Kevin Turner, who has shown for years that he is unfit to be an athletic director.
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2020

The IB Program at the school is very strong and the teachers are truly committed to our students' education.
Submitted by parent on December 18, 2019

It exceeds my expectations! It is important that the school is funded to overcome the age of the school building. Otherwise what is imperative is parent and community involvement. There are excellent caring teachers at the school! We are definitely higher than a 2. I have reached out to Great Schools multiple times to get this rating fixed.
Submitted by principal on November 22, 2019

Stonewall Jackson has earned the distinction as a School of Excellence in PWCS based on our academic achievement in 2018-2019! Congratulations to our outstanding students, staff and parents on this accomplishment!
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2019

We've had 2 students graduate from the IB program and one has graduated with honors from college and the other one is in her 3rd year of nursing at UVA. Currently we have a 10th & 11th grader attending and on track for college as well. The Music program is phenomenal and wins awards every year. Also impressed with Project Lead the Way for engineering. The low rating of this site does not accurately reflect what we've experienced at SJHS
Submitted by parent on June 21, 2019

SJ is a hidden gem, excellent educational experience
Submitted by parent on June 08, 2019

Excellent experience, so many opportunities when you take the time to reach for them.
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2019

All four of my children had a great experience at Stonewall Jackson High school. The teachers are there for the students and they want them to succeed. I highly recommend this high school. I am blessed that my children went there.
Submitted by teacher on May 17, 2019

Awesome. Despite the older infrastructure, the community, staff and students are great.
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2019

It has been an amazing 4 years for my son in the IB program! My daughter will be there by choice in the fall of 2019!
Submitted by other on February 18, 2019

Low test scores are a concern. However, many SJHS students work to help their families, so that may affect their attendance and test scores. SJHS has a strong family atmosphere. The IB program is outstanding. The school spirit and traditions are strong. Class sizes are smaller than other schools which helps make the learning experience more effective. There is a positive vibe at the school. Teachers care about the students. The students care about each other. It is a school of world class excellence in so many ways where other schools fall short.
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2018

I have 2 students at SJHS. One is an IB student, the other takes regular classes and enjoys his PLTW electives. They both have had great experiences. The teachers are supportive and have appropriately challenged my children. Even though it is a big school with over 2500 students, the administration knows my children. The guidance department has been wonderful supporting my students choices and helping them with their goals. My kids love the diversity of the school and the inclusiveness of the student body. This school has been a blessing for my children.
Submitted by parent on February 09, 2018

My daughter is a freshmen at SJHS. So far, she really likes the school and is a straight A student. The majority of her teachers are very good and she is learning a lot. Her Spanish II teacher, I feel, isn't teaching enough Spanish II material. I think it is a great school. There are definitely improvements needed on school grounds and more tutoring to raise the test scores. I think pwcs spends more on the newer schools like Patriot and Colgan instead of investing in older schools like SJHS. There is a more relaxed rules setting overall in the school. Overall, I feel like my daughter is getting a good education but it could be better if things in the school were improved.
Submitted by parent on September 28, 2016

There are so many gangs and drugs in this school, it is unbelievable. There are also very good kids and programs. Please know both sides.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2015

I have child that's also enrolled in the IB Program. The coursework is rigorous and teachers are supportive. She gets plenty of attention and opportunities outside of class if she needs help, extra credit or re-test. I'm most happy with her not having disruptive students in her classes. Other students are just as serious as she is about their education.
Submitted by student on February 17, 2015

Best school choice I ever made. I transferred from Brentsville after my freshman year, and everyone was so welcoming. I learned a lot, and made many amazing friends.
Submitted by parent on October 19, 2014

SJHS is NOT for snobs & those with issues with diversity!!! It is for those wanting their children to have a well rounded, diverse experience that will enable them to encounter life at any level of culture. There really is very little to complain about, other than 1) you are not allowed to be a bully/snob, 2) the world will NOT revolve around your child be/c everyone is treated equally, 3) you will not be privileged be/c of your skin color, 4) no one there to cater to the "special" & premier people, 5) there is a high moral code to live by, 6) there are too many opportunities for students to succeed, lead, create, discover, establish and learn, and 7) people are NICE - not your typical rude, competitive, catty NV culture at all! After 1st year, my son has established 2 new clubs, won 9 awards, past 2 AP exams (4/5), invited to attend 2 national leadership conf, and has been given the opportunity to do more in 1 year at SJHS then ANY OTHER PW school. Most of all he has grow tremendously in character and confidence. Not sure what all the complaining is about... With all this school offers, would the same complains exist if it's population were 60%+ white?
Submitted by parent on July 23, 2014

Stonewall Jackson HS has been great for my daughter. She has loved all her teachers and they seem to really care. I have gotten emails and phone calls about important information that concerned her. She is a member of the color guard, performing in both marching band and winter guard. They are consistently the highest performing team. She has really come out of her shell since joining.
Submitted by student on May 22, 2014

I'm just tired of uneducated people making uneducated assumptions about this school. Maybe if they were IB students they would form their opinions with a little more first-person research. Parents, you should be better than this. What are you teaching your children?