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Karen Wagner High School in San Antonio, Texas

Karen Wagner High School Detail

(210) 662-5000
3000 N Foster Rd
San Antonio, TX 78244
Levels: 9-12
District: Judson Independent School District


Karen Wagner High School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Student Teacher Ratio:15.5% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:12% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:35.6% (2008)
Hispanic:50% (2008)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:0.1% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:2.3% (2008)

Karen Wagner High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating3
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating3
Average Safety Rating3

Karen Wagner High School Reviews

Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-10-03
“Most of the teachers are excellent and they have an awesome football team!!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2009-09-23
“Good schools with a lot of opportunity for growth. Teachers and staff are great. I believe every student makes it out to be what it is. The parent's comment before mine was probably one of those students that were a problem child. My kids have no problems with their teachers or other students. You will have kids in every race, background, and pay grade that will be rude. It's up to your child how they handle it and you're responsibility has a parent on how to teach them. I can't complain. I really think the school does the best they can do and better than a lot of other schools in this cityl Go Thunderbirds!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2009-08-25
“My children have attended school in 2 different states and several different regions witin those states and I will say that I believe this is the worst school I have ever had to deal with. I have pulled all of my children out and found alternate arrangements for them. The students and staff are all rude, ignorant, and disrespectful to a degree I have never witnessed. The staff is the polar opposite of helpful and have made the short 2 years I have had children there some of the most stressful ones of my life. I am truly thankful I will never again have to return to that school for any reason.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-03-16
“with the new principal running this school it has improved five fold within two years”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-01-22
“Alot of the reviewers here think that our school is one that will never amount to anything, but what they fail to see is the heart that some of the students and the teachers of Karen Wagner High School have, sure we may not be the perfect school, but which school is really? I do attend Wagner High School and I am darned proud to be here, those who think like that mus be out of their mind, because I'm sure most of you never even gave our school a chance. Half of the students here clown around way too much but the opposing half believe in making a difference in their world. Some have great dreams like becoming a bio-chemist or going into the medical field, so to those who think that this school is for the birds I pity you.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-01-22
“I believe this school has good potential. Many times it is compared to Judson since were are in the same district, in my truthful opinion both schools are awesome. Wagner is not worse than Judson because they both have their problems. Every school has problems. So neither Judson or Wagner are better than eachother. However, Wagner does have more of a diversity of students. It now has great teachers. Wagner does offer the AP program, and it has many great teachers now. The academics is just as good as any other school. As for the problems with violence, violence is in every school. Thats how it is probably always going to be. The sports, band and any other extracurricular activities in the school are also excellent. While Wagner doesnt offer the IB program that Judson does, Wagner has many pragrams in the school that can let students exel.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2008-11-11
“Wagner has a bad rep. but its really not that bad. There are some childish people and others cause alot of drama but thats going to be wherever you go. But by experience, they're are many great people at Wagner and i have no problems with it. Oh, and the teachers are okay and the coaches, that I know, are amazing.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2008-10-28
“Yet again another school year & still the same problems.I had friends who tranfserd out of wagner cause of those prblems.To much drama & relly childish people.Teachers in the other hand sometimes i ask my self'are they teaching us right ?'.I bet more students will want to transfer out because of all thease problems.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2008-10-12
“alot of violence. I have alot of friends that have moved to diffrent schools because of it. they also dont offer the ap program because they dont have teachers that will teach it because no one really signed up for ap classes. New school, new housing.. not alot of good things happen around their. But I believe with the new superintened things will change.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2008-09-04
“Excellent school with great leadership. Keep up the good work WAGNER Im proud of you.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2008-09-02
“This school is very interesting. The teachers are awesome and try to help the best they can. This is my first yr here and i like it”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2008-05-09
“This year started with great promise -- a new administrative team, a new direction -- but instead is ending on a confused, tired and sour note. The 'team' consists of the principal and whoever agrees with him. They are inexperienced and come up with new rules, policies and mandates on a seemingly weekly basis. Just as these new mandates are implemented, they are changed, and teachers -- as the faces of the implementation -- are left holding the bag. The principal is controlling and has no idea how to lead without terrorizing. This school will be lucky to have even half of its teachers return next year. I pity the parents and students of the community.”
This review was posted by a teacher.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2008-04-10
“My son is constantly late to one class due to getting across campus thru all the commotion of overcrowding and the teacher keeps marking him down as unexcused even though he explains day after day that he hurries and still cant make it - Teachers there dont seem to care - i think they are just overburdened from to many kids and poor management”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2008-03-26
“RAtio is way to high between teacher and student and the kids that fall behind get left behind instead of the teacher helping them”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2008-03-01
“There is a great difference from the last two years to this year. This year is nothing but politics. The new superintendent does nothing but act as a dictator and the new principal at Wagner is one, as well. It seems as though all of the assistant principals do most of the work. I have visited the campus several times and cannot even tell if it has a principal as in the past when Mr. Gonzalez was out and about in every hallway of the school. I bet this principal does not even know this campus inside and out. My child comes home almost every other day stating there's a new rule and then the next time that rule has been changed. It is sad to see that these rules seem to be as inconsistent as the administration.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2008-01-04
“As a parent of a student who attends this school, it is quite evident that the teachers are extremely unhappy with the dictator-like leadership that has been imposed upon them. This reflects upon the teaching quality and enthusiasm that is displayed in the classroom. The students, also, have been witness to unneccessary confrontations between this new principle/dictator as he sets the example of new disciplinary procedures. His new side-kick is an acting administrator without the necessary credentials or degrees, who reflects the uncaring attitude that has infiltrated this school. If you are a member of this principal's church or have been in the military with him, you are almost guaranteed a job. My child has one of these phoney teachers and it is a joke. No learning is going on in the classroom This school has a new form of nepotism in the making.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-12-11
“This school is the best school i've attended. I have the best of friends. Im in the band & we are the best!”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2007-08-17
“As a parent, I'm excited to learn that we now have a dynamic new principal with extensive experience in education both in the public school setting and in the Military!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2007-08-11
“Now in it's 3rd year, Wagner has a new principal and new leadership ideas.”
This review was posted by a teacher.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-08-22
“The school is now in its second year. With the strong leadership of the administration, Wagner High School is well on its way to producing competent individuals who will be able to compete successfully at the collegiate level. What is needed is better classroom management and more positive parental involvement in the academic area as well as the athletic arena. Athletically, the school is a AAAAA school and supports most athletics. The students are excited about competing in all aspects of athletics.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2006-06-06
“This is a new school this year and feel have a lot to learn. The school lack communication and organization. I feel that the school does not enforce a lot of their rules. The teachers lack control over their class. The teachers need to discipline and have more control over classroom. I think the school is headed in the right directions. This is expected first year opening, hopefully the school will be able to smooth out the bumps.”
This review was posted by a parent.




     




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