Teaneck Sr High School

100 Elizabeth Avenue

School District

Teaneck Public
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:9
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on February 21, 2025

I have a couple of things to say. and generally i wished this school would do better. First, This school looks old and de-painted, it's also mostly covered in trash and whatnot, secondly. the administration office and the counselors/case managers over at the school won't even help you. if you report incidents and much more things they'll most likely want to send you to another school. 3: you will be treated like an outsider. the kids aren't as friendly and they will most likely mock you or not even be good friends. most of the students will shove you to the side to even get to their class. 4: the school only enforces the rules after multiple incidents have happened. if you get assaulted or bullied or anything they'll most likely never solve the problem or tell you to talk with the person. 5: they only care about the students that don't ask for help as much as other people do. if you ask for help several times. you will be asked to go back to class and most likely blame you for things that happened. 6: when you try talking to them, the counselors will literally tell you to their face "you're just making an excuse to not go to class." and will tell you to go back to class. 7: on the topic of counselors, most of them don't even wanna work. they just act like they're working and if you ever need help will sometimes give you tone. and finally: if you're not an athlete or a star student. NOBODY and i mean NOBODY would treat you like a student. they'll treat you like a dismissed object. and some teachers til this day act like that and belittle you over something that can be resolved. most importantly if you ever ask to talk with someone over problems you'll be sent back to class. overall, if you have a condition or just anti-social, they'll nudge you to move to another school because you're "depressed".if this gets out. please take my warning and consider moving your children somewhere else. this school only acts innocent on the outside.
Submitted by parent on July 03, 2022

my son graduated this year very good school great teacher who cares about the kids
Submitted by other on December 21, 2016

Great diverse environment for children to interact with each other. A great atmosphere for children to learn. My kids love it here.
Submitted by parent on October 27, 2014

Our son is a senior at THS and we have had nothing but positive experiences throughout his 4 years here. He has had the advantage of dedicated, knowledgeable, supportive teachers who make sure to be aware of students' needs and abilities, as well as encouraging parent involvement. The principal is a wonderful example of a quality administrator who not only shows that he cares for his building, staff and students, but has always been an active participant and supporter of extra-curricular school activities. The great education our son is receiving at THS is not the only thing we love about it. THS also has many activities, sports and clubs for students to be involved in as well. Our son has grown both musically and personally through his participation in the wonderful music program Teaneck offers. The music instructors as well as the various ensembles available, have really enriched our son's high school years. We are grateful for all of the positive experiences he is having and for the THS administrators, counselors, teachers and staff!
Submitted by parent on February 28, 2014

Our family has had a wonderful experience in this school and in this town. We moved to Teaneck because of it's history of diversity and inclusiveness. I was extremely hesitant to have my children in schools where everyone was the same or where they would be one of only a handful of minorities. Teaneck high school has offered us great balance. The kids are friends will people from diverse backgrounds AND they have received a great educational experience. The teachers are very hands on and involved with student achievement and the kids strive to be the best they can. Most of the kids that i've met have an eye towards college. It's not "if" I go to college, it's all "when I get to college." My son in on the edge of the special ed program. That is to say that he has 1-2 replacement classes and he received resource center/pull out support. That's basically a more guided version of studyhall. All of the teachers are quick to be in touch if he goes off course. We work together to keep him on track and so far so good. My child has been a C student all his life. With the help, guidance and good influence available in this school he's now and A-B student. I am grateful!
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2013

This school used to have a good reputation,so I've heard.Now that my child has been at the school,different story.Like any school budget cuts don't leave room for many extras like school dances, Big Football field for sports and not much else. The administration can only do so much but they fall into the trend of the system too.Only a small portion of the community gets involved and it's pretty much the same people year after year.Therefore it's easy for those who have selfish intentions,and agendas to dominate.The rumors are true unless your son is an athlete(Basket Ball) he will be pushed down the factory line.They can careless about producing young Minority males of character and distinction rather stereo types.Unless your daughter is an outgoing Terpsy,who grew up or related to a long time residential family she will feel and be treated like an outsider.The students are VERY cliquish because their parent's are.Move,or If you stick in there I've sat in many PTSO meetings and have been grilled as well as other "new to the neighborhood parents" with questions like, What block I live on,if my child "Has been in the elementary or middle school(That's big over here)But Sad truth.
Submitted by parent on October 02, 2013

My kids are getting an excellent and fulfilling education with challenging course material in a welcoming open-minded, lively and multicultural setting. Special kudos to the schools for embracing LGBTQ students -
Submitted by student on December 06, 2011

Teaneck High School continues to be an excellent academic experience for me. I am fortunate to be in highly competitive honors-level and advanced placement coursework, and while highly rigourous, has been extremely fulfilling. Not only have I had the opportunity to grow academically (I plan to ultimately attend medical school in the hopes of becoming a radiation oncologist, specializing in head/neck RO), but have been introduced to so many different people in my grade, from all different backgrounds, religions and cultures. We are all very supportive of each other, and very accepting, and interested in each other's lives in and out of the classroom. I am proud to say that I am a Jew, I keep kosher, and have a kosher lunch through the school whenever I desire hot lunch, I have all the religious support I want through both Israel culture club, Chabad, and the many friends I have made in all circles and all religions. The teachers are unbelievably available all the time, early mornings, after school, sundays, on email all the time and always very available to help. I am so thankful for Teaneck High School.