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Alamo Heights High School
(210) 820-8850
6900 Broadway St
San Antonio, TX 78209
Level: 9-12
District: Alamo Heights Independent School District

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Census Info	Value	Year
Black, non-Hispanic:	1.7%	(2008)
Hispanic:	30%	(2008)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:	0.2%	(2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:	1.6%	(2008)
White, non-Hispanic:	66.5%	(2008)

Alamo Heights High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	4
Average Principals Rating	4
Average Teachers Rating	4
Average Activities Rating	4
Average Parents Rating	4
Average Safety Rating	4

Alamo Heights High School Reviews


Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2009-01-24 “Alamo Heights is all about status. They say they are the best, so everyone assumes they are. But if people took time to investigate, they would see it's just a cover. They do not care about developing good people. They just want the students to have high test scores and get into ivy league schools so they can brag about it. I think that is not just from the teachers, but the parents in the community. If you aren't rich or obsessed with GPA, you are an outcast. A few new teachers try to reach out to 'lower' students, to recognize that all students have talents, but it doesn't go very far. The administration always sides with the wealthy parents who think their kids are entitled to everything. I will not send my kids there. I want them to have a normal high school experience. Alamo Heights is totally elitist.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: decline 2008-10-23 “A school with a great tradition = bringing in 'outsiders' has hurt the academic and 'spirit' performance of the school, but it is still operating at a high level. Recent additions to the administration need to recognize more the important influence of parent participation and tradition. They must not compromise performance for an ill advised 'democratic' advantage. This school is possibly risking its history by dumbing down for a very small population and an 'outside' administrationb that takes its own education too seriously. This place can really excell!!” Posted By: other Quality Score: decline 2008-10-10 “If you're blonde, skinny, and rich you will fit in perfectly here. The academics are strong, but the social scene is way off balance. Kids get ridiculed for wearing the same outfit twice. If your famiy doesn't make over $250,000 a year, you're considered 'poor'. Great academics, bad attitude.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2008-08-17 “I have two children currently at AHHS. While there are many teachers who don't communicate well with parents, there are also some newer teachers who take a personal (yet strictly professional) interest in the students. My daughters multimedia teacher, Mrs. Culp, actually calls on a regular basis and has encouraged my daughter to work during the summer to learn more about her interests. The teachers who go above and beyond make up for those who don't.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2008-05-23 “I am an AHHS graduate, but if I had it to do over again, I wouldn't send my child here. Socially, this school is a nightmare. Overemphasis on social standing, income, alcohol. The teachers are pretty good, but they aren't all that responsive to the individual student. My daughter (who is in all advanced placement classes) does a lot of writing in her spare time, and she never got any positive feedback from teachers when she tried to share her out of class work with them. She's applied to new schools for the fall. I plan to take my other kids out of AHISD as well. Lastly, this school has a poor track record for serving special needs populations. There are better schools in San Antonio. Look at some of the magnet programs and even a very few select charter schools.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2007-10-20 “AHISD is a ritzy school district. But in the past 15-20 years it has comformed to changing times. It willingly accepts low to middle income persons without reservations. In fact it accepted hundreds of Katrina evacuees. They are not snobs as many people think, on the contray, most are friendly and warm. The teachers are 80% Masters degreed or higher, they welcome parent participation in all area of your childs educational growth. The district does not force or instill football on all, it does encourage participation in extracurricular sports activity. I highly recommend Alamo Hieghts HS and the district.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 3 2007-09-18 “Academically excelled, Athletically gifted, but socially damaged. Not recommended for everyone.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2007-09-15 “Yes. I had two kids at this school. Both are now gone. I was very unhappy about the poor teaching and overemphasis on football.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2007-09-11 “Vastly over-rated. There are some very weak departments. Far too much emphasis on trivial homework and time-wasting 'collaborative' assignments.” Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2007-07-02 “Hi i am a student at AHHS it is gret there. i have learned alot more since i have been at this school. The teachers are great.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2006-12-29 “I am an ex-graduate from Alamo Heights High School, I have a son who graduated 2 years ago and 2 more in high school. Their educational program is excellent and have well prepared my children for college and the future. My children are not snobs and as a Hispanic that was raised in this community I to am not a snob, just a very well educated person that wants the same for my children. Go Mules!” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2006-12-26 “This is a wonderful school. -Jordan” Posted By: student Quality Score: 1 2006-09-10 “The school is alright, the children are snobs. I don't recommend going there at all.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2006-03-18 “Alamo Heights High School is a very great school. Most of the students get into college, i think its about 96%. It isn't a very big school either because there are only about 1,500 students at the school. It is expensive to live in Alamo Heights though, not only because of property taxes, but because of what you will have to spend on your child's clothing and car. The teachers are great though and they are always willing to help. We have a great football team that went to the State Semi-Finals about 2 or 3 years ago and I think next year our football team will be awesome. AH offers many sports.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2005-09-28 “Alamo Heights High School is one of the most unique public high schools in the nation. No where else can you have a top of the line education in such a relaxed, college environment.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 5 2005-05-31 “I went to Alamo Heights from 1990-1998. The quality of the academic programs was excellent. The school trusted and respected the students (off-campus lunch, no metal detectors, etc.) and in turn the students excelled academically and, for the most part, behaved. The major sports are offered there and a few minor ones such as water polo. If your child isn't part of one of the profit making sports though (i.e. football) they have to pay for all of their own equipment. There is much parental involvement in this school which is probably why it's so great. Many of the kids are snobs though so be prepared to dish out a hefty sum of cash for your child's wardrobe and/or car so they won't feel like outcasts.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 4 2005-03-25 “Academic programs are superior. Teachers are great (especially the English teachers). My only criticism is of the Art department. Visual Art is lacking at this school. Academic success is emphasized, but creativity falls short. As a graduate of Alamo Heights, and then a graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, I would like to see more respect placed upon the arts at this school. I was well prepared for college, and found my transition from high school to college to be quite easy. However,I would have liked to have seen more free thought and individuality. The arts help other areas of study. I wish more schools would appreciate this. All in all, Alamo Heights is a great school for academic success and college futures.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2005-02-26 “Academic programs are outstanding. Sports programs are superb. Faculty is superior. Alamo Heights High School prepares students to achieve in college and in life. Best School in San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas. Is in the top .05% of high schools in Texas.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 5 2005-02-01 “You want the best you got the best. This school is superior to most schools in San Antonio. It is very dedicated into making your student top-notch.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 5 2004-12-13 “An amazing public school. Excellent teachers and staff. Lots of students attend prestigious universities outside of Texas. Each year there are many National Merit Scholars.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2004-10-07 “my daughters are a students at Alamo Heights. The school is run exceptionally, and there is a very good relationship with students and faculty. They all seem to get along well, and there is a casual since when talking with faculty. It's very nice.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2004-09-04 “Daughter recently graduated and ended up with 29 hours college credit from her high school advance placement courses and tests. Credit for math and language at major state university. Best possible school in San Antonio.”