Reagan High School

Posted: December 30, 2023

its not the best school, but its not the worst, definitely a lot of drugs at school.
they definitely need higher security.
the kids here dont seem to care too much , some kids do but most of them dont they all care about vapes/nicotine.

Posted: April 11, 2022

This school is full of way too high standards even tho it’s good to push kids to better, I don’t think it’s right to take away someone’s senior year because of past mistakes you never know what someone is going through even though kids who have done things wrong in the past and end up in jja or ahs there r sum kids there that finally realized the mistakes they are making and were eligible to go back to Reagan but because Reagan teachers didn’t want to deal with this poor adhd boy who in fact it’s not his fault the way he acts and his life at home isn’t all that great either he may never get the chance to live a happy senior year he tells me and it’s all because the teachers think he’s annoying or too difficult or doesn’t listen but u see there judging him over something he has no control over…his adhd and that right there just means the teachers aren’t doing their part. Yea maybe this school wins first place in a lot I mean I was in Choir myself but it’s only Bc they take out the kids who are “ losers, or too difficult. That right there is not a school

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We moved to Stone Oak solely to attend the schools here but the sheer numbers are a big problem. The elementary schools are excellent because they are well funded and supported and many of them. Middle school is OK, but the bullying starts and the student/ faculty ratio goes way up but most of them survive it but the mental health issue start to occur for some students. Once my daughter got into Reagan, and after the Covid year, it was a recipe for disaster. It is the only High School in an affluent area that has seen outrageous growth and increase in the population. There are currently over 3500 students attending there. My daughter took pictures of the severe overcrowded hallways and student areas which can only contribute to physical and mental health conditions. She can never eat in the cafeteria because it is impossible to stand in the lines and hope to get food before lunch ends. There are few places to sit or rest otherwise. The halls are so crowded you cannot stop if you need to. She carries 2- 30 to 40 lb backpacks to school and through out the day at various times because there are no lockers. It is too crowded and there are not enough services, counselors, or teachers to handle what occurs there much less provide any individualized attention if they are suffering in any way much less in mental crisis. Would not recommend this school to parents right now.

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Posted: September 28, 2021

I could not be more pleased with the education and extracurricular activities the Reagan HS has to offer my 9th grade son. His teachers are excellent and show genuine interest that he is learning the subject. As in any school, you will have a small percentage of students and staff that are difficult to deal with. Fortunately, my son has had nothing but a positive, learning experience at Reagan.

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A lot of options to academically challenge students.

Posted: June 7, 2016

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.

Posted: June 7, 2016

I assume that there are "bad" teachers out there in Reagan, but from my own experience, the majority are enthusiastic about their subject, and teach it with vigor and confidence. There are some excellent teachers are Reagan that do their best to impart their knowledge and experience to ensure students are well prepared for both future academic pursuits and life in general.

Posted: June 7, 2016

In English class, we emphasize morality in our readings and discussions - the concept of cheating is thoroughly covered and students develop their own moral stance against cheating. In addition, the administration promotes honesty and integrity - when the 2016 senior prank got too out of hand, measures were imposed to ensure that innocent students would be treated fairly while appropriately punishing those who had broken the rules.

Posted: May 27, 2016

I think there are teachers at this school who really love their jobs, and my child did learn a lot from them. There are many others, however, that probably should have retired a long time ago. In those classes....it was absolutely a waste of my child's time.

Posted: May 27, 2016

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I think that the leadership of this school is setting a poor example for the school. Teachers will follow the behavior of their leader.

Posted: May 27, 2016

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.

Posted: December 5, 2015

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.

Posted: December 5, 2015

The teachers who choose to be effective are effective those that chose not be aren't. Unfortunately there isn't an incentive to be effective.

Posted: December 5, 2015

If not on the AP track little homework is given and therefore not all of the information covered in AP is covered at other levels. It's not a matter of the amount of detail covered the material isn't covered at all.

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Posted: April 7, 2015

I'm a sophomore currently and honestly I have nothing good to say about this school. Its horrid. It's way too competitive and the stress levels are very high. Having an 95+ average won't even get you into to the top 10%. The fine arts department doesn't get the funding it deserves. Paying for sports or any other athletic activity is so much money; almost $1000+ depending on the sport you play. The lunches are disgusting & the other students are very quick to judge. Getting into a good college is tough if you're not in the top 10. Even teachers support being super competitive. This school is not what it seems to be.

Posted: October 3, 2014

I meant Basketball Team! Sorry, That one was full since last year , lots of new awesome kids went to try outs and didn't get to the team . My son made it for other sports like track, soccer but he love and misses basketball,... He's new and enjoying a lot the school. Great teachers. He says Sharyland was harder.

Posted: October 3, 2014

Not true about school having there teams picked out. My daughter is new to this school she comes from a private school. She tried out for the swim team and made it. She knew no one and know has plenty of good friends and loves the school. Her classes are even harder then private and is learning a lot. She really enjoys going to Reagan, especially being part of a team.

Posted: August 17, 2014

It's not a terrible school but clearly not a GREAT one. Especially for the average student that's also new to SAT. The distractions are huge and extremely overwhelming to a child that wants to fit in socially. My advice; know your child first before enrollment. Your child must be very independent and extremely secure within themselves to THRIVE at Reagan. We had to remove our child from NEISD to a school system that takes the time to understand and develop each child while also providing the right level of support and guidance parents expect every child to receive.

Posted: August 12, 2014

I am currently a sophomore at Reagan and have gotten to know the school pretty well. Although I do love Reagan, it does have some flaws. This school is very competitive, many teachers do choose favorites, extra-curricular activities are expensive to the point many people who want to do them can not,etc. I also have experienced Pre-AP classes, although I have switched some to regular classes because the lack of attention from some teachers and the expectation of perfection among teachers(mostly English teachers). I understand that not everything can be perfect and that Reagan does have flaws, but I wouldn't choose any other school to attend. RATTLER FOREVER!!!!

Posted: January 2, 2014

Reagan is an awesome school. As a current junior there I have experienced very much of the school. The teachers work very diligently to teach and get the job done. Although, some departments are completely ridiculous. The computer science (pre AP/AP) program is hysterical. As a current student in the pre AP course I can honestly say that me and a very large portion of just my class, and all other classes have not learned one thing and are typically given answers by the teacher beforehand. A 5th grader would perhaps do just as good on one of our "coding" tests as I would, because it would be a matter of who is a better guesser. Also, another issue is the foreign language department. This is not Reagan's issue but simply the districts. I took 4 years of Spanish from middle to high school and if I were to visit a foreign country I'd feel more comfortable doing sign language then attempting to speak Spanish. The department is very unfunded, with teachers who barely speak English themselves and assume you already know Spanish! About the only thing you learn is vocabulary and how to form verbs into past, present, and future.. Not how to form sentences or actually carry on a conversation.

Posted: September 30, 2013

Reagan High School is the best. There is a lot of parent involvement. The band is great. Colorguard is spectacular.

Posted: March 27, 2013

Reagan is an excellent high school. It is a place where kids do not have to be the most popular to be successful, where the arts programs are very good, and the Advanced Placement courses are outstanding. Prior to moving to San Antonio, we lived in Fairfax County, Virginia, and the Cerritos / Cypress areas of Southern California. We have high academic expectations. Our son will take a total of 20 AP exams at Reagan. He not found these AP classes overcrowded, and he has always received the level of attention and support he has needed to be successful. The reasonable level of homework and the more balanced lifestyle here in South Texas means that he gets more sleep and has less stress than he would have in Virginia or California. Since the athletic programs are strong at Reagan, I was concerned that there might be negative stereotypes for academic kids. Not true. My son has a wide range of friends from the athletes to the artists. As I write this review,, our son has been admitted today to 2 top Ivy League colleges, and he is very well prepared to be academically and socially successful. I can think of no better place for him to have attended high school than Reagan.

Posted: January 11, 2013

I moved to the area from Schertz so my daughter could attend Reagan when she decided she didn't want to stay in her private school. Great school and I think it's just as strong or stronger than private schools (academically). It is tough though. You need to be in AP courses with high A's if you want to have a chance to be in the top 10% of the class. I think it will prepare my daughter well for college, but she isn't going to be in the top 10%, which may keep her from attending the school of her choice. At any other high schools in the San Antonio area she would be in the top 10%.

Posted: December 15, 2012

This is a school for the masses. Academic competition is so high that my son feels bad for having a 92 average and poor class rank. Teachers clearly encourage the competition to the point where it is only a competition to see who can cheat the most efficiently, or who is willing to run themselves ragged, losing hope of a well rounded high school experience. The student body as well as faculty/staff are quick to judge/profile. Don't expect individualists to thrive here. Fine arts programs are not up to par with Texas standards, and have fallen from what the once supposedly were. School leadership was essentially non existent in my experience. If you are looking to give your child a useful high school education, instead of a forced competition unrealistic numbers, alongside almost no personal attention (due to massive student population), I would recommend looking elsewhere. The "AP" classes are so full, the teachers are unable to teach to critical thinkers. Reagan high school is a prime example of the need for reform in the American educational system. A strong football program and flat screen TV's in the cafeteria, on the other hand, seem to be the schools essential strengths.

Posted: August 12, 2012

The Best H S in San Antonio!! Excellent staff & Challenging academic programs. That prepares students well for college. My son graduated in 2011 and is attending to UT Austin. And my daughter a senior this year.

Posted: May 9, 2012

When we moved to San Antonio in 2007, we were looking forward for the EXCEPTIONAL characteristics that Reagan H.S. has advertised nationwide, statistics are excellent every website searched on. Yes, it has full academic curriculums, all kinds of activities, athletics very important for those who are competitive by nature; everything you're looking for your child, they have it. Our experience is with Special Education; not quite exceptional as I expected. My child experienced a lot of bullying every single year he attended, academically my son didn't progress; he even forgot all multiplication facts due to lack of usage in the class, assistant teachers were too busy taking care of the regular students than the ones with special needs. Oh, don't expect regular students hanging out with yours if he has a disability. Labeling is quick! Other than that, they do have great football team, they have a huge PTA where the same parents are involved all the time, no room for others to take lead, competition is high in all areas.

Posted: March 17, 2012

Reagan High School is a well rounded school with something for everyone. If you are considering this school I would HIGHLY recommend it. Other schools in the district are nice yet none stand out as much as Reagan.The acdemics are great. You can have a 100 average and not even be in the top 10% because everyone is so smart. Also football was amazing this year from being district champs to making it into the 4th round in play offs. Reagan has pretty much every sport you can think of from volleyball to lacross. And they are very good in those sports as well. The Reagan campus is quite pretty for a school.This year they passed a bond for them to build a new wing / building and redo the athletic building. I'm not sure when they will construct that but it will be very nice. One of the only cons of Reagan is that the school is so large with 2600+ kids. But it is nice in ways because there is so many people to meet. Reagan tends to get a repatation that they are rich snobby kids but I go here and trust me everyone is normal. Also stone oak is an amazing area to live in. Everything is pretty much new and beautiful. I hope that you will choose to live in stone oak area and attend Reagan:)