Reagan High School

A lot of options to academically challenge students.

As a junior now transitioning to a senior, I have spent enough time at the school to understand it. There are some parents and students who complain that it is too impersonal or too competitive, respectively, and I understand why, but disagree. Reagan is trying to prepare its students for college, where we leave the little puddle that is Reagan/NEISD/San Antonio for the small pond of college life (and eventually the vast ocean of the world). The world only gets more impersonal from here - no one cares who you are; the world only cares about what you can bring to the table in terms of skills, knowledge, and ability. Academic competitiveness is to be prized in today's global economy, where, as students, we not only have to compete with students from all over the nation, but also top students from places that emphasize education like China, India, and more. The world is becoming flatter and more interconnected, and to remain competitive, students have to be held to a higher standard.With that in mind, Reagan does have numerous flaws, ranging from a few apathetic teachers to a judgmental (at times) student body. Those are givens for any public school. The best things a student can do are to find their own little social group, grow as an individual, study more intensively when needed, seek out a teacher that is competent and active to learn from in and out of class, and play the game of academic competition.

Unfortunately, we have been bitterly disappointed in the integrity of this school. As a military family, we moved to this area specifically so that our children could attend Reagan High School. The administration and a select group of teachers leave a lot to be desired. One was outright belligerent to my child. My child found her place in the school easily both academically and socially; however the staff's inability to control the disgraceful behavior of the student body is perplexing. If you want your child to have a cookie-cutter education that places them in a pre-formed mold, this would be a great school. If you want your child to be a well-rounded student that develops a life-long love of learning....please take your time and explore other options. This is your child's future.

Academics do not prepare students for college unless you are on the AP track. Also, girls basketball program is not a cohesive program nor does it strongly support academic excellence.