Johnson High School

23203 Bulverde Road

School District

North East Independent
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on November 24, 2019

Great experience with teachers; accommodating with our extracurricular activities and take the extra mile to help us understand the lessons we miss. Very blessed to attend this high school!
Submitted by parent on September 21, 2019

Excellent. My daughter graduated from this high school and is doing great at Texas A&M. My son is a Junior at Johnson and it has been a good experience
Submitted by parent on November 13, 2018

When I walk in to the school the staff is great, however I cannot say the same for some teachers.
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2018

Don’t be fooled by school ratings, especially on this site. We moved here several years ago and chose this area largely on the reputation of the schools in this district. After five years here we are thoroughly convinced the scores earned at this school have little to do with the effectiveness of the teaching and more to do with the affluent local population that puts more stock in school performance of their children. The previous school district we moved away from was more organized and put more attention into the students. Our child was hazed a great deal as a freshman, details that we didn’t learn until years later. Additionally, we encountered one of the worst teachers we could imagine. She taught level 3 of a foreign language and her incompetence, lack of fairness, and disorganization snuffed our child’s desire to pursue a fourth year of studying this language. With no explanation to parents from the school, this teacher missed several months in the middle of the year leaving the class to be taught by a rotating parade of substitutes. Finally, the drug use is off the charts at Johnson, second only to their nearby rival, Reagan. It’s often said the only reason Reagan has a worse reputation is because their students can afford better drugs. So as not to sound like a bit-picking parent with an axe to grind over isolated events that could happen anywhere, I acknowledge that the teachers mostly put forth a great deal of effort and do a good job. While we had a few bad experiences, we’d be wrong to say teachers here don’t care. I feel they are hampered by a convoluted daily schedule dictated by the school district and a student population that is too large. Likewise my child made many good friends who we are grateful for. I just want parents to think twice before being woo’d by high marks on websites like these. If we could do it over, we would have stayed right where we were years ago in a different school district. The grass wasn’t greener on this side.
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2018

My oldest hated this school and now his younger brother is beginning to as well. Teachers don't care, dont know what they're doing most of the time, play favorites, don't communicate with parents when there's an issue, administration lacks organizational skills, doesn't enforce the dress code, doesn't communicate with parents to resolve an issue, dishonest, lazy, and unfriendly.
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2018

Johnson High School provides an excellent learning environment for students. The quality of the teaching staff coupled with awesome high- tech classrooms make this school a must. The construction and appearance of the school enhances successful student achievement. Highly recommend this school!
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2018

I think their classes need to be more challenging. Too many movies are shown. The Spanish dept is not good, two years of Spanish A/B averages and my kid can't speak it at all. The teachers grade papers but don't give them back, what's up with that? There are some really good teachers here and some good administrators but overall it could be better...compared to other schools in other districts though they outshine them. ASL class is great, Forensic Science was excellent, all regular classes are below what I would want for a regular ed class and the AP classes are too rigorous...in that there is so much homework you can't be in any extra curricular classes, no time for them, which is sad. The band program is stellar can't say anything about that- it is great! Admin is good but they say AP is hard and is getting ready them for college but it is actually more work than college work would be. At the same time admin says make sure your kid gets 8 hours of sleep...huh? They are up til 2 doing AP homework...Lastly, if your kid is an A/B student or even an all A student don't expect them to get into top schools...at Johnson you have to have an ABOVE 4.0 GPA to be in the top ten or even 7% because there are sooo many kids who take all AP courses. My kid has an A average, a mid A, and got into a good school but it was because of his SAT scores not his GPA.
Submitted by student on October 29, 2017

I attended this school for four years and my experience was exceptional. I had many amazing teachers that successfully prepared me for college. There are so many options for classes, sports, and other extracurriculars for students and the band is amazing as well. Johnson made it possible for me to get a full ride to college because high expectations are put on the students achieve great things. I am grateful to have attended school here!
Submitted by parent on July 09, 2017

I have a daughter attending this school. She is a senior now and I would say thay this is one of the best highschools in the nation. They have an excellent teaching staff, they offer many different AP classes, and students get to customize their study program with a variety of endorsements. My daughter has taken the AP exams and gotten college credit. She will start college as a Sophomore. Keep up the great work Johnson Highschool!
Submitted by other on January 18, 2017

Math Department is bad....especially Algebra II Pre-AP. Algebra II is not taught well, and students are ill-prepared for quizzes and tests, as evidenced by the number of students that have to retake these. Homework is seldom returned, and grades are often posted late. Curriculum is poorly designed, and quizzes and tests are in formats different from the assigned homework. The administration says it is a difficult course, but if taught properly and in the correct order and format, this would not be the case. Pre-AP Chemistry teacher, Pre-AP English teacher, foreign language teacher and Pre-AP World History teachers are very good. Administration is not engaged enough. This school performs well largely because of the high quality students they get...
Submitted by parent on December 11, 2016

I have 2 students that attend Johnson and are honor students. We have been greatly disappointed in the quality of teachers at this school. Majority of the teachers really do not care about the students and have terrible attitudes. I am usually very supportive of teachers but my whole outlook has changed since moving here 2 years ago.
Submitted by parent on May 08, 2016

Claudia Taylor Johnson High School was new when my daughter attended and graduated 3 years later, and now I my son started there this year. Both have top notch educations, and supportive environments. Do not expect the teachers to coddle your child, and they are responsible to make arrangements for themselves! Their programs are amazing, and very competitive. I am happy to live in this area and are able to have my children attend CTJ.
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2016

AP classes need to be taught by top quality teachers that know their material and actually TEACH IN CLASS. There also needs to be consistency between teachers of the same subject. This is ongoing problem across all subjects. This is especially important in such a highly competitive school. Kids in AP classes want to truly learn and deserve to be "taught"; not teach themselves. An AP teacher telling students "if you want more study resources or a a review use the other teacher's webpage" is not acceptable. Neither is promising to "post" helpful resources than never doing it or hardly taking the time to review/accurately grade a student's project.
Submitted by parent on February 03, 2016

Academics needs to be improved. The Spanish program specifically is terrible which is a shame since this should be one of the school's high points considering we are in S. Texas with you would think highly qualified teachers!. Our oldest two children after three years of Spanish at JHS said "We haven't learned anything since we had Spanish at Tejeda..." In addition, why are coaches teaching AP classes? And Math has got to improve. We have spent literally thousands on tutors because the in class instruction is so poor.
Submitted by parent on October 13, 2015

Johnson High School is a fantastic school in NEISD. The teachers and administration are top notch educators doing the best things for students. There are plenty of extra-curricular activities so students can find their niche. We are so glad to be a part of the Johnson family.
Submitted by parent on October 12, 2015

We are blessed to live in the Johnson High School district! My daughter is a junior at Johnson High School, and I would highly recommend JHS to any parent seeking a quality, public school education for their child. The students at JHS are amazing; I have never witnessed anything like it, from their exceptional GPAs to their incredible sportsmanlike conduct in all areas of competition. It is quite obvious to me that the administration at JHS genuinely care about each student and are committed to continuing the tradition of excellence at Johnson High School.
Submitted by parent on October 02, 2015

Johnson High School is a fantastic NEISD school. I could have picked any location to live in San Antonio since I am a Realtor and my husband travels for work. I picked to live in the Johnson attendance zone because the school is top notch. I have a junior and a freshman attending and are both involved in the Spirit program. I have been greeted by very professional staff, eager assistant principals and the teachers have been responsive and terrific. I cannot say enough great things about Johnson High School. I wish I could give 10 stars!!!!
Submitted by other on October 02, 2015

I am thankful that my niece attends Johnson as our experience has been very positive. While no school is perfect, all of my interactions with Johnson have been very positive. I have observed a staff of teachers and administrators who clearly care about their students and work well together to create an atmosphere for learning and maturing. The best attribute I can speak to is one of listening. They seek feedback, ask questions to further their understanding and then respond in an appropriate manner. Utilizing this approach I feel parents can be confident that Johnson will continue their effort in offering the very best High School experience for our young people.
Submitted by parent on June 15, 2015

Great school, love that my kids went there. They are very involved in the activities and school spirit. In reading some of these reviews that are poor for the school, it seems that they accused the school of letting them 'fall through the cracks', it's your fault not theirs. There are activities for all, find something you like and do it. If they don't have it, start it.
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2015

My daughter did very well at CTJHS and was happy while there. Yes, her math scores were not as high as we would have liked, but that is largely due to less effort towards math homework on her part. She was an active, key member of the band program and found all of her support and camaraderie through that department. Jarrett Lipman and Alan Sharps, band directors, did phenomenal jobs at keeping her competitive band life as balanced as it could reasonably during competition season with her regular school life. She made wonderful friends, traveled extensively with the band, took part in other extracurricular activities, and had four really good years. My son starts as a freshman at CTJHS this fall and we look forward to more school success. GO JAGS!