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S Garland High School
(972) 926-2700
600 Colonel Dr
Garland, TX 75043
Level: 9-12
District: Garland Independent School District

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Census Info	Value	Year
Black, non-Hispanic:	22.5%	(2008)
Hispanic:	49%	(2008)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:	0.5%	(2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:	1.1%	(2008)
White, non-Hispanic:	26.9%	(2008)

S Garland High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	4
Average Principals Rating	3
Average Teachers Rating	4
Average Activities Rating	4
Average Parents Rating	3
Average Safety Rating	4

S Garland High School Reviews


Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2009-05-01 “i currently attend sghs.and it is a good school the teachers are really good.but i must say that the students are a bit out of control sometimes.but besides that i love this school and i'll be graduating in 2012!” Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2009-04-06 “I am a student of South Garland and I have to admit that South Garland isnt all that dandy but the teachers do what they can to help us students as much as they can, even with the kids that dont want to learn. I have seen teachers go beyond their limits to help others out. South Garland to me is a high school I will never forget” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2009-03-17 “South Garland High School is a wonderful school. It is evident that the teachers really do care about the students. And I love the traditions that have been passed down for so many years. Pep rallies are amazing to watch!” Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2009-03-15 “South is a great school. The AP/Pre-AP classes offered are really good. We have amazing organizations, and our principal is always motivating us. Go Colonels!” Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2009-02-03 “I currently attend sghs as a junoir and despite what others say we have a really great school with lots of activites and great teachers. We offer some of the best ap/pre ap classes if i do say so myself...I take them. And our fine arts is one of the best in the district. As an older school we have lots of fun traditions and football season is the best time to come see our school spirit. Whether we win our lose our football games us colonels always got the spirit.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2008-11-29 “I'm currently attending South, and it's a great school. My teachers whom are Pre-AP/AP teacher are great mentors and they are always willing to help you. The students are the ones that refused to learn. The extracurricular activities are very fun, and enjoyable. It also has a great Debate team, and Mr. Haney is a great debate coach. It also offers a great Cosmetology program. I'm looking forward to graduate in the top 10% from this wonderful school in 2011!” Posted By: student Quality Score: 4 2008-10-27 “I graduated from South in '04. I must say that anyone who had trouble learning there, did so out of his or her own fault. The teachers there did their best. From what I saw, it was the students themselves who refused to learn or totally skipped school just because they didn't like the 'classroom'. As for myself, I knew how important it was to get my diploma, so I was dedicated to my schoolwork and helped my teachers help me. I'll admit, my worst subject was Algebra - I failed Algebra 2 the first time. But the second time that I took it, with Miss McGee, I passed with a 90 average. Other great teachers there include: Ms Hipp(English), Ms Emmons(Art), Madame Milkowski(French), and Mr Varassi(Science). Also Ms Briggs, the light counselor, is a wonderful person to talk to if you're having trouble with anything.” Posted By: other Quality Score: 1 2008-10-11 “I am a SGHS grad from 06. In my opinion, the teachers had some difficulty meeting the needs of the average student. The atmosphere at times made learning impossible. I contribute this to the teachers inability, or refusal to provide a conducive learning environment. However, there were a few oustanding teachers, who seem to be disappearing by the minute. As far as parental involvement goes, my parents tried, but were treated as hostiles for expressing the slightest of concerns. I am still amazed that I was able to graduate from this School.” Posted By: teacher Quality Score: decline 2008-09-22 “I am one of the Choir Directors at South Garland. I was noticing that the reviews are a little dated, but I wanted to let parents and students know that the Fine Arts are STILL strong here. We are continuing to build on a strong program based on skill and involvement in many extra curricular areas. We perform a Musical every year, which some schools don't. We also pride ourselves on upholding a superior level of excellence when it comes to our End of Year Showboater Big Show. The students fundraise here like I've never seen before. We typically sell over 4,000 poinsettias in order to pay for their Choir Trip (also taken every year). As far as parental involvement, I have a solid Booster Club who will do anything to help our less fortunate kids be successful. We offer Senior and Private Lesson scholarships, and more. I love this school!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2007-11-09 “This is a good school. My kids love it there.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2007-08-28 “Its an awesome school everybody is very helpful and friendly” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2004-10-09 “South Garland is an excellent school with many great extracurricular activities. We have an amzing Fine Arts Program with a very well known choir, which I am a member of. We also have great teachers who will do anything to help a child. AS for the parent involvement, I belive it is excellent. My mother in the president of PTA and they are always doing something for us. As well as the booster club for every organization. As for the poverty, maybe being in all AP classes shelters me from that. I had no idea there was any at all. South Garland is an excellent school.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2004-05-17 “Have had 1 graduate from South and one currently attending. Parental involvement is very limited. Staff and most of faculty are top notch and do very well under not always the best of circumstances.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 4 2004-04-15 “In response to Steven Freemans post I would like to clear up that most students at S. Garland do not come from poverty, in fact there are many wealthy families whose children attend this school from the Eastern Hills C.C. area. As for gangs they are not much more of a problem here than they are elsewhere in suburban schools. I attended South and graduated there in 2003 and overall had a great experience there. Most extracirricular activities are good and the fine arts program is top quality with an outstanding choir and rebuilding band program.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2003-12-02 “My Child went to private school for first 2 yrs. of high school. He has been MUCH happier here and has thrived in their theater and music programs.” Posted By: other Quality Score: 4 2003-10-29 “The kids that go to this highschool are trying but most of these kids come from poverty and are use to the hard life. There are gangs and heavy drug relations. But it's the best these kids have known.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2003-10-21 “This school has a great tradition and excels in creating a diverse learning environment. The band program is rebuilding and balanced and fun. The teachers in the honors classes are great and challenging to the students. It is a school that has high achievers and those that don't care. But that is life. This school has a fanatastic fine arts department and parent involvement is stellar.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2003-10-16 “If you would like your child to learn uniformity then this would be the perfect place for them. Stepford Hgh is what it should be called.”