Newberg Senior High School

2400 Douglas Avenue

School District

Newberg 29j
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:21
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 11, 2017

My daughter graduated in 2016, she experienced both the small schools and the current single school designs. I loved her small school, Green was our color and Mrs. Pugsley was our Principal, knew her kids and where they were academically. AP courses where highly encouraged. When the transition happened we were well prepared, our daughter continued on the AP, Portland Community College course track. Our daughter is currently attending college in NY and is thriving.Factors, self-motivation, great small school foundation, and great higher level AP teachers that were very supportive. This is not going to be everyone's experience, some kids will need more nudges than others, I do believe that if staff and teachers are familiar with your students situation, their particular needs they will do all they can to assist. Like anything else, get their attention early, be in touch with your student’s world and I think success is not hard to achieve.There is a caring alt ed option for students with non-mainstream education needs.
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2017

This school is more concerned with emancipation at their rally rather than teaching the kids the basics but they need to know when I get out of school
Submitted by other on September 10, 2015

Please ignore all the other negative comments about Newberg High School. I am in the 11th grade and currently attend Newberg High School for my 2nd year.I believe that it is one of the best schools in Oregon if not the United States and I'm not just blowing hot air right now, I truly do mean it. When I go into school I feel immediately welcome and safe, we have a resource officer there that is the funniest guy and warms your heart. In all the time I have spent there I have never seen anyone physically or emotionally bullied and if that ever did happen it would not be tolerated by the staff or the kids because one of the number one things that we are taught is to stand up for bully victims and RESPECT. When it comes to academics I feel like I am being challenged and getting a good edgucation, if I ever need help or don't understand something the teachers are there if I need them. This is coming straight for me, a student who currently goes to Newberg High School so if you are reading any of the other opinions about NHS they are so far off with their facts it ridiculous. I absolutely recommend sending your kid here.
Submitted by other on September 07, 2015

Hard working staff. A few bumps in transitions but good people who care for kids.
Submitted by teacher on September 14, 2013

I am a retired teacher from NHS. My experience was that the staff are doing their best to keep up with expectations. From parents, who want a positive high school experience, but not high academic standards; from district politics, equally interested in their public image and learning; and really nice students who have been led to believe that their main focus ought to be a sort of passive educational experience, not hard work. The AP program is very strong, however, if somewhat exclusive. In subbing elsewhere, I find that expectations for learning are set up in middle school. There seems to be a belief at Newberg middle schools that controlling behavior is more important than teaching how to learn. That said, I feel that the average student gets a decent, if not stellar, education. Extra-curriculars are very good and I am personally in touch with dozens of students who have had very successful lives.
Submitted by other on July 31, 2013

Teachers are old and lazy, administrators are out of touch and overpaid, small schools structure is absurd (4 separate schools within the high school). Newberg High School is pathetic.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2011

Great school with amazing, dedicated teachers. Everyone in the staff goes above and beyond the call of duty...especially with the small schools they were forced into using.