Saline High School

1300 Campus Parkway

School District

Saline Area Schools
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on October 24, 2023

PLEASE READ im a freshman here and i have ADHD. the acomatations here are a bit better than at the middle school but i still feel nervous asking for them. i have some good teachers and some that are not so good, for example, my acting teacher will talk for about 30 minutes of each class and keeps repeating the same thing over and over, we also have some students in that class with disabilaties one student is in a motorized wheelchair, my teacher had us do may activities that the wheelchair student was unable to do for example, we had to do an activity when you had to either sit, stand or lay down. obvosly the wheelchair student could not do any of that but she still had to go up to the front of the class (with a group) and preform. she is thankfuly not in the class anymore. there are many supportive teachers here and if your student has ADHD, ADD, or anything like that i recommend putting them in an accademic support class which is a class where you can do your classwork or homework with help from a teacher. this is the class i am wrighting this in. lastly we are almost half way through the year and almost done with the first trimester, and we have done TWO fire drils but NONE of the other ones. but overall this is a very nice school and i am so greatful for all the activities SHS has to offer and how safe it is.thank you for reading this, i hope this will help you.Freshman class of 2027
Submitted by student on July 20, 2023

Learning: If you don't take AP or Honors classes then you aren't going to be learning very much. A lot Teachers in normal classes don't have any initiative to engage students, so students struggle to grasp a lot of what they are taught, or don't bother to try. Unless in AP or honors classes, it's really hard to get an engaged teacher.Teaching: lots of different types of teachers with lots of methods. It's mostly about finding a teacher and method that works for each person. This may mean switching classes, which the school will be reluctant to allow.Social-emotional support: School says that they support students social and emotional well being. In reality the school dosen't reach out to students having emotional trouble, and fails to consider how its actions may negitivly effect social students emotional health.Special education: while those with more hindering disabilities are accommodated, they are often prevented from learning the everyday curriculum, or interacting with other students. On the other hand, Those with more discrete disabilities struggle to get any accommodations. for example, I have ADHD but did not receive accommodations. Safety: While the school is usually able to prevent physical violence, they dismiss discrimination and act as if it's not a problem. Students use Hate speech and are rarely reprimanded, and when they are the punishment is low to none.Family engagement: The school prefers Students taking full control of their education, as they say it prepares students for college, so there isn't much family engagement. This can make it hard for students to get what they want out of their education.I will also note that the inclusivity and equity of this school is bad, homogeny is so pressed that it's hard to even function for those who don't fit the norm.
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2019

My daughter really thrived here - despite the strong pressures to fit in and over emphasis on excellence in sports and academics. She would have done well anywhere. For anyone with learning challenges, however, I think there are better options out there where the teachers will cater more to the average student.
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2018

School is decent, above average but nothing special. Some athletic coaches are political, petty, poor leaders/developers of character and don't develop players. Their teams succeed despite the coaches.
Submitted by other on October 14, 2014

I don't go to Saline, in fact I live 3 hours away, but all of my closest friends go there. Everyone I've met there has been absolutely amazing, I want more than anything to go to Saline High School for the rest of my highschool life. By far the most impressive school I've seen.
Submitted by parent on February 20, 2014

Saline High School is one of the top ranked schools in the state of Michigan. The staff is willing to help at a moments notice, the principals are wonderful, welcoming and always set a high standard. The student's are supportive, bright and willing to learn. Our girls are more than properly prepared for college thanks to this amazing high school experience. We have moved several times and have found Saline Area Schools to be by far the best district our children have had the great opportunity to attend. Thank you SAS, Jennifer Leathers
Submitted by student on August 12, 2013

As a recent graduate, I cannot say enough about how much I loved my time here! Reading other reviews, I was so surprised - I think there will always be those who don't mesh with the teachers or administration, but overall Saline always seemed to me like one of the happiest places, and new students always seem to fit right in. The academics are exceptional, and each teacher seems to genuinely care about his or her students (the AP teachers are especially brilliant and innovative). I felt engaged and challenged academically, but the rigor always had purposeful, real-world applications. Going into college, I feel much more prepared than students from other schools. I was most involved in the music department, the sports programs (plug: do cross country!!), and various service clubs, and all of these were top-notch. Walking through the hallways each day, I really did just feel so blessed, amazed by the state-of-the-art culinary kitchen, auto garage, pool, football field, cafe, school store, library, TV studio... Saline is truly an amazing place, and I was lucky to have attended.
Submitted by student on May 14, 2013

Being a part of Saline High School not only gave me one of the best opportunities to learn and to expand my education, but it also helped me grow as an individual and use resources to make connections that I probably couldn't have been able to make if I were to live or attend school elsewhere. Not all, but some take advantage of the fact that we are blessed to have such a school which allows us to learn about further opportunities outside of high school. For example, I've been in several classes which have allowed past students, guests, educators, and even military recruiters to come in and speak with us about education and career opportunities. For my case, my special experience was meeting and discussing with a Navy recruiter what options I had towards joining one of the best military branches. As it turns out, I, an enlisted female, will be coming back with a Navy recruiter after graduation to discuss with and educate one of my past classes. I feel honored. So, thank you, Saline High School, for being the best high school in our nation. Your opportunities and education benefits are appreciated for giving me such a privilege!
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2013

The high school's academics are tough- but only if you take courses designated to test yourself. If you are looking for the reputation Saline has for its academics, then you should have your child take our honors and AP classes, otherwise you will find the curriculum as a whole extremely lacking. Furthermore, if you are a new student, you will find the culture of Saline very cold and aloof. It is very hard for new students to make friends and unless you are in an after school activity then you will struggle with acclimation. However, once you have found a group of people, you can find the atmosphere very welcoming. It just take awhile to acclimate yourself to the culture. The people are somewhat rude, very unfriendly, and homogenous, but if you can get past this and stick your neck out then you will find your experience pleasant. All in all the school is what you make of it. If you dont want to challenge yourself and stick your neck out, you will find yourself lost and upset with the school. Also if you are moving in I STRONGLY recommend you to join a group and/or sport. It is really the only way to get into the somewhat privative social scene. The school isn't great, but ok.