Sandwich High School

365 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd

School District

Sandwich
Grade

7-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on April 12, 2021

this school is terrible. if you love your children do not send them here. incompetent teachers and staff. more concerned about getting students in trouble rather than helping them. teachers are incompetent when it comes to bullying, and they are not afraid to hire teachers on the spectrum.
Submitted by parent on July 19, 2018

I have a child who has graduated and one who is still there - both of whom attended Sandwich Public Schools since kindergarten. I believe their experiences there have helped them to become strong, curious learners with skills appropriate to succeed in college and beyond. There are lots of sports and extra curricular as that have allowed them to find their own interests and paths. Teachers genuinely care about the students and several continue to be mentors to my children even when they are no longer in the same class.
Submitted by parent on March 19, 2018

Absolutely amazing!!! I would highly recommend Sandwich High School to everyone!!! They have been incredible to work with! They are also great with IEP’s !! My family is very grateful for this school!!
Submitted by other on April 07, 2017

Not happy with SHS don't have any SHS pride school sucks
Submitted by other on November 02, 2015

The administration is a disgrace, they lie, they don't get their phone messages, repeated mistakes that you will have to make sure get corrected, they stick their heads in the sand and cover their own backsides. It's all about the principle and no one dare go against her. We finally switched schools and wish we had done it sooner. The superintendent is a very nice man but Clearly needs to retire, he seemed genuinely concerned but not enough to confront the issue. Unfortunately, the damage that they have done to our child can not be undone, but they have taught us the " not everything is fair" lesson.
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2015

Sadly, much of the criticism is still very accurate. The best improvement to SHS is the new track and football field - but guidance dept and administration remain the same. 8th graders are fleeing this system so that they don't end up here. Top colleges? Many at SHS end up at Plymouth State, UMass, Bridgewater State or other unheard of schools. Kids with 4.2 GPA's don't get into Northeastern because of SHS rankings and consideration by college admissions officers. The guidance department is a disgrace, and if you are college minded, your will have to help your child every step of the way to not only pick a school based on their goals and interests, you will have to monitor every step of the process (transcript requests go unfulfilled, things don't arrive on time, etc) With years of serious dedication and an administration overall, I hope that SHS can be a place that students want to attend again. For now, it remains no good.
Submitted by parent on November 25, 2014

The Sandwich schools offer opportunity and prepare the students for colleges like Harvard, Tufts, William and Mary, Stonehill, Keene State, UConn, Catholic University, BC, BU, Yale, etc. There's also a strong focus on the arts and community! Moving my children from private schools back to the Sandwich public schools proved to be a good decision.
Submitted by parent on March 22, 2014

Terrible administration. Over paid egos that clearly need to read their own handbook. Bullying? Yes by the admin. Completely unprofessional behavior, again by the admin. It's no wonder the population decreases so much every year. Taking $ yet not completing tasks, it's the same as it was in the 70's. It's no wonder students are fleeing. Time for new blood at SHS! But please take the new AD with you, we don't need anymore ego here!
Submitted by parent on February 04, 2014

As of 2014 - the building is falling apart. The grounds are an eye sore. The principal and vice principals are horrible people and difficult to deal with. Guidance counselors need to be watched as my husband and assist out kids in class selection ever year - and every year it's not entered correctly. Lazy mistakes !!! The bright spot is the teachers. They have been very supportive and helpful. 64 out of 246 8th grade students opted NOT to attend SHS this year.
Submitted by parent on December 24, 2013

Sandwich High School has been a great experience for my daughter. The principal has been very supportive and immediately addressed any concerns that I have had regarding my daughter. The coursework is rigorous and my daughter is involved in lots of activities at the school. They score above the state average in MCAS and are in the top 100 high schools in the country. We are pleased that our daughter is attending Sandwich High School and is having a great experience both academically and socially.
Submitted by parent on September 18, 2013

The school has been outstanding. The advanced placement classes really challenge my son. He has never worked so hard. I like the small class sizes for the most part. Teacher communication has been fair, but we haven't had any problems. The facilities are good and I like the new. STEM Program being implemented for the 7th & 8th grades.
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2013

I currently have three children in the Sandwich public schools and one who recently graduated. I am very happy with the quality of their education and the wide range of extra curricular opportunities that were offered to them. My kids all loved their elementary teachers at Forestdale every year. And the high school definitely prepared my child for college. Sandwich has a top notch public school system. I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2012

Words can't describe how elated I am that my youngest son got into Sturgis Charter School and will no longer have to attend this less than average school. Thankfully, my oldest son is a senior and we will only have to deal with this school system for one more year. There's a reason why 34% of the towns 8th grade class applied at Sturgis. This school system has been in constant decline for many years, what a shame.
Submitted by parent on February 11, 2012

Our teens are receiving a very good education at Sandwich High. They are serious about academics!
Submitted by parent on February 08, 2012

There is good reason why Sandwich High is one of the top-rated schools in the country. There is now a new superintendent (and a wonderful new track). Earlier comments regarding these needs can be disregarded. Sandwich High is a great place for learning in a great, caring community.
Submitted by other on November 29, 2011

Sandwich High School is a DISGRACE!!!! Read the review by "a teacher" here.. Another huge bullying incident involving a "senior" member of the football team, bullying a freshman.. Covered by the Cape Cod Times, and "covered up" by the school administrative staff!!! Years ago, The Cape Cod Times did a front page article on the "MASSIVE" bullying problem at the school, reporting that it "was the worst of all the schools on the Cape". That article was written over 20 YEARS AGO!!!!! Sadly.. nothing about this school has changed much!
Submitted by parent on April 09, 2010

Very happy with the high school. Lots of opportunity for kids that many schools are missing. Math department is excellent. Teachers are supportive and communicate well with parents. School sports and extracurriculars are abundant. Theater group is well attended and productions are spectacular. I was concerned about the block schedule system but it has worked well for my child. I agree about the abysmal condition of the track and football field but it is my understanding those are to be replaced in 2010.
Submitted by student on March 22, 2010

This school is amazing i love shs...both my brothers went here and now i do too...one of my brothers graduated from a to college and now has a job...my other brother is still in a top college.....shs has great teacher who actually teach...and also have great athletics....shs is the best
Submitted by parent on December 20, 2008

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Submitted by student on January 23, 2008

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