Grayslake Central High School

My experience was great! There are a surplus of amazing teachers, and there is always someone to talk about anything whether it be a counselor, social worker, etc. Overall, I don't think I could've asked for much better of an experience.

The academics for the school are good, as well as teams and clubs. However, the support for a student here is next to nothing. I have had multiple friends pushed to the brink of suicide because they just could not get the help they need, and they felt as if they had no other option. Staff is incredibly unsupportive, and seem as if they have a superiority complex over the students. They are very clear about who the favorite students are, and the rest are brushed under the carpet. IEP and 529 programs are an absolute joke, and are by the definition of pathetic. I have been to most of the meetings regarding my own 529, and the staff regularly tries to push my parents to get rid of the plan, regardless of how much I needed it. Help for the students is seen regularly, however effective it is is completely up to chance. Many teachers do not care, and just want a paycheck. Overall, my experience was sickening. Staff needs a complete overhaul.

Terrible school! No way this school is rated a ten star! That's a joke just like this school!

Of the Grayslake schools this one is lacking. For the most part the staff is supportive and responsive to the needs of our daughter and they changed her schedule to accomodate her in a more suitable math class that helped her to learn better, however, the staff overlooked problems with another teacher( in english), and because we reported her she gave her a failing grade without ever trying to help her. The head of the IEP staff is the worst. He has actually accused my daughter of not telling the truth about this english teacher whom we reported. In the Middle school they would always take complaints of abusive staff behavior seriously, however, not here. They side with the staff even if they are neglecting their duties and even treating your child badly. It was not just us but we knew of at least another child that was treated this way. I cannot in clear conscience recommend this school especially for kids that may need more help for a variety of reasons. I am not saying a child is always correct in their interpretation or that the staff is always at fault here, but the way they side with the staff will open the door to abusive behavior.