Parsons Sr High School

3030 Morton Avenue

School District

Parsons
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 29, 2024

The school district is unequivocally failing its students by prioritizing funding over their future. It is evident that the officials are more concerned with securing additional funds than creating a supportive learning environment for the students. Instead of addressing students' individual strengths and challenges, they appear determined to strip away opportunities, even going as far as pushing students towards expulsion and limiting their chances beyond the district. The superintendent's evident lack of qualifications raises serious questions about her appointment to the role. Furthermore, the district staff seem to deny students a fair chance to stand out, especially if they share a last name with past students. The middle school principal's misguided focus on trying to appear "cool" among the students is concerning; it is imperative that he channels his efforts into advocating for their futures. The entire school environment seems to be lacking, with students teaching each other rather than receiving proper guidance from qualified educators. It is clear that if the district continues to neglect its responsibility to provide a proper education, further decline is inevitable.
Submitted by other on June 24, 2014

If you are looking for a school that offers science, technology, engineering, art, math, athletics, and activities, this is it. After all, the 1995 National Principal of the Year, George Tignor helped put this school on the map. All staff are highly qualified and care about kids!
Submitted by parent on September 23, 2011

503 Parsons is an awesome district. The teachers truly care about their students. The student body is well behaved and polite. I see joy in the eyes of the children. The administration is caring and willing to take the time to listen to the concerns of parents. I attended many years ago, as did my children and now my grandchildren. Keep up the awesome commitment to our community.
Submitted by student on November 05, 2010

I don't think this school is even close to great. They lack the proper classes to get a good start in a career. I managed to move away for half of a school year, and I've learned more in this half of a school year than i would have in all four school years at Parsons. I moved to Granite School District in West Valley City, UT. It has much better schools, and better teachers too. In the half a year i've been here I've gotten A+ and Net+ certified, which I would never have been able to do at Parsons, because they don't offer the classes. I suggest everyone stay away from this school if you really want an education that could help you later in life.