Cambridge High School

2845 Bethany Bend

School District

Fulton County
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 10, 2023

Great school! All my three children have been very happy there. Remarkable track record of academic excellence, supported by seasoned and caring teachers, staff and administration. Very competitive in sports, arts, and a other extra-curricular activities. Wide array of students’ clubs to join. Recognized as one of the schools with best behavioral reputation and positive environment in the county.
Submitted by parent on July 07, 2023

My daughter attended 4 years and was well prepared for college. She had medical issues that forced her to miss lots of school and her teachers and the administrators were unbelievably helpful. Great sports and clubs. My daughter played 2 sports a few years and then was in Latin club and the honor society.
Submitted by parent on April 16, 2022

Three of our kids attended this school. The programs they offer are great.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2019

Our experience with Cambridge is fair. My child recently started 9th grade and the honors lit teacher is absolutely horrible. It's a 'figure it out by yourself' attitude. She seems like she doesn't care. I think all of her other teachers are caring and are available for help. Not having grown up in the American education system, I feel the counselors placed my child in classes that are too hard with little support. My child actually went to the teacher and asked to review her paper so she could do better on the next one, and the teacher said, 'no'. Sad and shocking.
Submitted by other on March 17, 2019

It has been a rough time here. Middle school was bad and the parents are teaching Their kid to step on anyone to get ahead. The middle and high school is full of cheating and parents are aware. Also, the kids have zero character and it’s evident starting in middle school. Very sad that this school is so bad, but the parents are the root of most of the issues. The moms are really bad and they go in debt to buy purses to look wealthy. Don’t worry, they can’t actually afford it.
Submitted by other on March 17, 2019

This school is not good. The parents are most of the problem, but the kids are just as bad. At any community event, sports, arts, etc., the parents can be heard swearing and saying how “the other side sucks and they’re superior.” The parents are raising horrible kids and they lack character beyond anything I have ever seen. I’ve heard kids tell other school’s kids that they s uck. While this is a high school review, it’s right through middle school as well. I would never allow my kids to attend a place like this as I want them to be good adults.
Submitted by parent on February 20, 2019

Excellent. My child has a disability and was treated so well here...from the teachers, administration and the students! He started at another high school in 9th grade and was not doing well, so we moved and this was hands down the best decision we could have ever made for him.
Submitted by student on December 13, 2016

Cambridge High School is excellent because the principal and administrators truly care about the well being of their students. The CLAWS freshman mentoring program starts off the 9th students in a small group setting with 11th and 12th grade student leaders so new students can ask questions easily and feel at home at Cambridge in a short time. The teachers are hard, they expect a lot from the students but from my experience have always been available to give extra help when needed. The athletics are good, several sports already winning state. You won't be disappointed in Cambridge High School!
Submitted by parent on November 01, 2016

Cambridge was the right decision for us when we moved here in 2014. It is a fantastic school!!
Submitted by student on October 27, 2016

Good school, good teachers, and good people
Submitted by student on June 07, 2016

Cambridge High School the right school for me. Unlike Milton High School, which is older and focuses more on performing arts, Cambridge focuses more on the Math and Science aspects of education. If you wish to be an engineer, this is the school for you. However, because Milton, GA is a very affluent area, there is a wide variety of students. Some come from good and honorable homes while others can be snobby and rude. As an African-American student, I have not received too much trouble regarding racism, however it is only my Sophomore year. My best advice to give to any rising Freshman: 1.) Just be yourself, don't try to "fit in", 2.) Get involved in school activities 3.) Have pride and be fortunate to be a Cambridge bear, because you will be in one of the best schools in the state, Finally 4.) Be the best in your class, show your academic shine, but don't boast it.
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2016

Cambridge is a newer high school, and is rapidly developing strong academic, extracurricular, and athletic programs. Cambridge has many outstanding teachers who are passionate about what they do and who care about their students. Overall, our experience with the school has been excellent. If your student is interested in orchestra, however, you will likely be disapointed with Cambridge. The school's orchestra program has gone downhill very quickly due to the hiring of a director who does not seem to have the right skill set for the position. Several talented musicians are dropping out of orchestra, and many more have accepted the fact that they will be playing in a frustrating and sub-par environment. Administration does not seem inclined to address the situation, so if you have an orchestra student, you would be better off enrolling in Alpharetta HS or Milton HS. That said, the band, theater, and chorus programs at Cambridge are excellent.
Submitted by parent on February 28, 2016

The school system hire mostly inexperienced teacher and places them in high profile roles. This school is staffed by many very unprofessional teachers with little to no oversight. This could be an excellent school yet it only strives for mediocrity. The Principal is a huge disappointment -- only interested in the athletic program, i.e.:Varsity Football which by the way is marginal at best. The varsity team did even mak it to the playoffs.
Submitted by other on February 03, 2016

Great school if you're white. Lots of closet racism that will come out at moments. If you experience racism, sexism, bigotry or all of the above, the administration will do its best to shove it under the rug. They aren't worried about solving problems, they're worried about making sure they don't get on the news for the kind of crap that goes on here. School is a business here, most people don't actually don't actually care about you if you're non-white. Not your counselors, not your teachers not your admins. Athletics and academics are important, but legit no one here cares about your feelings. If you are a person of color, save your kid the trouble and stay away from this school.
Submitted by parent on December 04, 2015

Cambridge HS is a newer physical plant being run by experienced administration. Dr. E. Spurka multiple awards for high performance as a principal and others. SAT and ACT already healthily exceed GA and National Averages. Awesome Graduation rate. Current facts on Fulton County Schools website. Some sports with State Championships already while all programs thrive with the support of parents and the Cambridge Athletic Association. The Band and Orchestra have both been recognized with awards and travel. Grants for teachers to help boost learning through technology in the classroom comes from the PTSA. The facts supporting why this is a great school are extensive.
Submitted by student on May 18, 2015

I love Cambridge, although it is a cliquey environment. However if you join clubs and sports you'll have friends to start out the year. The workload is pretty rigorous but its normal for the type of classes that I am taking. If you need help understanding things, the teachers will gladly help you until you understand it. Overall this is a great school.
Submitted by other on October 19, 2014

As a student at Cambridge HS would like to say its a great school! Being a sophomore this year looking back freshman year was a very smooth and enjoyable transition. The only down fall is how some of the more privileged kids in the school look down and sometimes make fun of the less fortunate. Also this school is VERY into cliques so finding friends for new kids can be difficult in some cases. Other than those things, in general the staff and people there are kind and Iam not ashamed to call myself a Cambridge Bear. Also the work load can get very hectic in my experience being an Ap student. Just be ready to work hard. The teachers expect the best from each and every student.
Submitted by parent on September 27, 2014

Cambridge HS is EXCELLENT! We have two children currently attending, one student since the school's opening day. The principal is amazing. He took charge of the school with positive authority, even before the school opened. We are PROUD to have both of our children attending. The Cambridge community spirit is infectious. Our children are very happy with their teachers, coaches and CHS family. The parents are very supportive of our school and it's programs. The athletic and academic programs are growing stronger every day. Cambridge will be a top school in the state in no time! Anyone who speaks ill of this school is most likely envious and not a true parent of the school. I highly recommend Cambridge to anyone looking for an excellent HS experience for their child and recommend you schedule a visit so that you may experience it for yourself.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2014

Very snobby parents and kids. The girls tend to think they are princesses and the moms are even worse. This is your typical school of people who think they are wealthy...but are actually struggling to get by. Watch for mean girl groups (moms and daughters).
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2014

We are new to the area this school year and my son is a freshman. I have been extremwly impressed by the level of support freshman receive. I have found everyone at the school extremely positive and helpful. The principal, counselors, cafeteria staff, attendance staff, clinic staff and teachers have all been very responsive to requests and communucations. As a parent from another state, I am impressed with the acadwnic offerings with Cambridge bring such a new school.Students are treated with respect and the school has appropriate expectations for the students. Very pleased with this school and highly recommend it.