Research Valley High School public Schools in Albuquerque, New Mexico

“My children attended VHS and both did extremely well. I would say almost all their teachers gave 150%, and the few that didn't were so digusted with the adminstartion that they were quitting. The Academy was wonderful although I must admit that I did think the program was much better under the orginial staff member. I am sure as a parent stated that there are gang bangers at Valley but I hate to tell the parent they are at every school! The after school programs at VHS are wonderful and are staffed by dedicated VHS teachers. The ROTC program under went many changes and some disruptions (that the adminstration did not handle well at all, in fact they created most of the problems) but now with two dedicated ROTC instructors the program is well on its way to being one of the best in the city like it once was!!”

“I just recently graduated from Valley In 07'. There are a bunch of wannabe 'gang members' who just try to fit in with the high school scene along with the stereotype groups (jocks, populars, ethnics, nerds, outcasts, etc). The administrative system wasnt all that great and all the counselors took 'power lunches', (which basically means a two hour lunch). The english department is lacking teachers. A lot of programs i thought were underfunded which is really unfair for all the students. It was really hard getting a teacher that actually knew what s/he was teaching, most teachers seemed like they really didnt like their job. A good third of the teachers there seemed to really not like their job and it only seemed as if they only taught there because it was the last school to be hiring and all they needed was a paycheck every two weeks.”

“My daughter graduated from Valley two years ago and for the most part she had some very good teachers. Unfortunately I can't say the same for the administration. This administration has got to be one of the worst in the city - unresponsive, uncaring, and naive about what's going on in the school. Phone calls are not returned, there are major discipline issues! I currently have a 9th grader enrolled at Valley, and nothing has changed - in fact, it's gotten worse! I will be transferring my son out of Valley for the second semester, never to return.”

“My daughter attended VHS last year and it was the biggest mistake we ever made. The principal failed to return several phone calls regarding my daughter. The Vally Academy is a farce. The Academy means nothing. For those parents thinking about sending your chldren to Valley, stop before it is too late. You may be better off home schooling your child.”

“I went to Valley along with many family members and I wanted my kids to go to Valley. Nothing but problems. I've been to the office four times regarding threats and fights. I didn't realize that gangs were such a problem there. My son is an A student, in sports and in the Academy. He was involved in a fight at school and the security and admin didn't have a clue that this happened. The academy doesn't assist the student with college or any mentoring like it advertises. The admin doesn't know what they are doing.”

“I graduated from Valley a year ago. Yes, there were some positive aspects of this school but I mostly have negative things to say. Like most people said, the administration was terrible. Most teacher's don't care how well you do in their class, it was very rare to be in a class with a teacher that would go out of his/her way to help the students. Valley did almost nothing to prepare me for college, not even the 'Valley Academy'- program.”

“Over the years I have had one son graduate from Valley and 2 children attending now, I see and hear about how children that want to learn are teaching themselves due to lack of support from the staff and teachers. Valley has had some great teachers but have since lost them due to the Valley administration. We have APS rules to adhere by and they do not seem to be enforced at VHS anymore.”

“I graduated from Valley High in 2004, and while I did well, I think it was mostly due to my own motivation. I was rarely helped by the support staff or the administration. When I was applying to colleges, my counselor couldn't even remember my name and I had to write my own recommendation. I was a member of the Valley Academy as well as the National Honor Society, both of which turned out to be hyped and worthless. They neither prepared me for college, nor helped me to become engaged in the community. The good teachers are few and far between because the administration has driven most of the good ones off. I am sad to say Valley High is in need of some serious reform mostly in terms of how the school is run. Frankly, when I attended, I felt like I was a prisoner, not a student.”

“Two of our children graduated from the largest West Side School. The administration, leadership, and teachers there were anemic. Since we have been at Valley we have experienced solid leadership from the administration, counselors, and teachers. It has been a positive move, we only regret we did not do the same for our other children.”

“I currently attend Valley, and I think it's one of the best schools. One of the above reviews says that her child didn't attend school, well I think that it's your child's fault, it was his and only his decision not to attend class, therefore not recieving an education. There are so many opportunities at Valley, we have the Valley Academy, several sports programs, & many electives. I am a sophomore & have got over 10 colleges looking at me right now. That's because I work hard & I do everything I'm supposed to. Education is what you make of it, if you child is too immature to go to class, that's his fault, not the schools.”

“I currently attend V.H.S, and I must say it is an awesome school. The teachers are very attentive and responsive to any problems we students might encounter. Valley is very diverse, ethnically and intellectually. All of the athletic's coaches are extremely skilled in their work. To be a good coach, you must do more than win games, you need to make a connection and the coaches at V.H.S have passed this test with flying colors. I cannot imagine being anything, but a Viking.”

“I attended valley high for half of a semester. The teachers there were very impolite and seemed to have that 'I dont care attitude' the students there are bullies and the administration and staff really didnt even care. Now I am going to a school that I am doing a 100% better at.”

“I am an alumni of Valley and would like to say that it takes a very special person to excel at this school. The teachers are amazing and do their very best but the adminstration is dispicable. Although I was not one who was ever 'picked on' I must say that so many more children would be doing a lot more with their life if they had only received support from the administration. The teachers could only do so much and even they did not receive any support from the administration. I turned out ok but so many people I graduated with did not due to the selfishness and greediness of Valley's administration.”

“I graduated from Valley many years ago. I sent my son there hoping that he would excel and get a quality education but it didn't happen. As stated in a previous review, I totally agree regarding the administrative staff. My son wasn't going to school and any time I contacted the teachers or principals for meetings, I never received a call back. So needless to say I have moved him out of the school and am sending him to another school where he is doing 100% better than he ever did at Valley. People need to think real hard about sending their kids to this school!”

“My Son is special needs and is has gone to Valley for the past 2 years. His teachers and Therapy staff is amoung the best that we have experienced in APS.They care about their kids and it shows.”

“I used to teach at Valley a few years ago, and although it can be a rough school at times, it is a lot better than several schools I've visited and taught, since moving here to south Florida.”