H. Allen Hight Elementary School

3200 North Park Drive

School District

Natomas Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:21
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 13, 2024

supportive staff.communication and great set up.its a really great school.
Submitted by other on June 02, 2023

Each of my daughters went here for a year. In the time I was there I have witnessed such a dis function not only with the school system but this school being the stepchild of the district. The teachers go unprovided for. Even though the school has title one status due to low income students. The school is unable to utilize those funds because the child care causes for the school to have low attendance so the district then takes the money and gives it to the schools that have higher attendance schools in wealthier areas without a childcare on site, a childcare which goes to serve families from lower incomes. The irony. I know this because I served on the school board that year. I learned a lot about what happens behind closed doors when it comes to tax payer money funding schools. This is why this school remains with such a low score. It’s makes the district their money from the state but doesn’t give the money back to the students. Don’t even get me on the students. The students are rude and violent and the teachers don’t have much recourse these days for handling those kinds of children other than to notify the parents. So expect your children to get physically abused on the playground. I lived near by and drive by every day. On several occasions I’ve witnessed a little girl being punched in the face and kicked in the stomach repeatedly. The teachers were behind the structure where they could not see. I had to make a report to the school. None the less this school needs more staff and more resources and inclusion of the families it serves. This school is winning no awards any time soon. I pulled my kids out the first chance I got
Submitted by parent on November 19, 2021

My step daughter during the first week of the school was attacked by a boy which on the first day was suspended for stealing . When the boy returned he attacked her unprovoked punching her multiple times in the stomach until a fellow student stopped him . The staff did not see the incident but had her go to the nurse . The school called us and left a message about the incident so when we called back they were clueless about the incident and said everything was fine she was in class. When she was picked up by her mother she told her what happened and we were enraged with the miscommunication and disorganization by the staff. We talked to the principal the following school day . We arrived to the admin building and its a mad house stacks of paper everywhere just so disorganized .The principal was unprepared and left us feeling uneasy of their ability to handle the situation. We informed the principal of the horrible reputation the school had and the principal try to convince us things are different . When the principal left she turned and asked what's our daughters name . I was infuriated and immediately went to the district office to request transfer. I placed request for transfer and it took 3 weeks they had no follow up promises of calling back. I went back to district for the third time and demanded to talk to highest person in charge. They said H. Allen was not doing their part of the paperwork to push the transfer it just sat on a desk for weeks. We finally got the transfer to Witter ranch and you can see the difference in Organization and structure.
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2019

Terrible not very good would never bring my kids back
Submitted by parent on August 06, 2018

Now that the school has had time to develop its staff and vision, and have gone thru the rigorous accreditation process to become an IB world school I rate it 8/10
Submitted by other on July 07, 2016

H. Allen Hight is an IB World School. All students have access to the IB units and take Spanish class. The teachers and staff work hard to ensure all students needs are met. They have a fun jog-a-thon, harvest festival, and grand lunch/book fair. I recommend this school.
Submitted by teacher on July 07, 2016

While at H. Allen Hight, I had the pleasure to work with a team of hard-working and innovative teachers and staff dedicated to creating the best learning environment for their kids. The principal, Ms. Carlstrom, is always available to parents and staff to provide support, feedback, and accountability, and I think her leadership will have a large, positive impact on the future of Hight as she engages with the community and staff to ensure students are reaching their full potential as learners and citizens.
Submitted by parent on March 14, 2015

This school is wonderful! The teachers work hard to ensure the children are motivated and excited about education. Under the guidance of their dynamic principal of seven years, they're implementing an I.B. based curriculum. Safe,bright students, well rounded future leaders learn here.
Submitted by parent on January 05, 2015

I was nervous because of the bad reviews but I gave it a chance and I'm glad I did. The school is big, nice and clean, the small kids are separate from the big ones. The principal is strict and I think that's exactly what the kids need. My daughter has learned a lot this year and she loves her teacher and classmates. If I could, I would change the way people drive around the school but I don't think the school deserves a bad review because of the way that irresponsible people behave.
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2013

Awful school, horrible teachers, administrators and school district. Child safety is not a priority at this school. Good class room control, but students and parents are out of control on the playground, and outside of school. Don't let the nice neighborhood fool you.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2013

H Allen Hight Elementary is an excellent school. They have made great improvements since opening as do all schools. The staff, teachers and principal are dedicated and hardworking. We love it here. Remember folks, you get what you give. I rated parent involvement just two stars because few seem to do the work for the many. But every year gets better! Please volunteer!