Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School

My son is in his second year and loves it. Yes, it's challenging, so students can't slack off, they're strict about dress codes and attendance and it's not the typical high school experience. But for students who are focused and disciplined, who want a good STEM program, with Honors and AP classes, it's a great choice. To the negative comments I suspect they're from angry disgruntled students who may not have done well in the school. Blaming it on the teachers without taking personal responsibility, or are from neighboring schools and just mouthing off. It just might not be the right fit. My only criticism, it's not diverse enough. What gives? I think I saw one person of color (African American) in my 5 visits there. And their "white" population in large part, are Armenian. Likely reflective of the area, but still. Other than that, can't complain.

As a parent of two boys who are in their 4th year at Clark, I'd like to say how much our whole family feels blessed that our boys have had the opportunity to attend this wonderful school. Both have done their best to take full advantage of the opportunities offered at this STEM focused school, and they've done well academically and grown tremendously as individuals through being several years in student leadership. Our only regret is that there were so many opportunities (e.g. robotics, programming, cinematography, etc.) , that there just wasn't enough time to cover all their interests. It's sad that several other reviewers would rather criticize than take advantage of what's offered. Perhaps they just weren't a good fit with Clark's STEM focus. But know there's a dedicated, qualified team of teachers and administrators at Clark who will help anyone interested in STEM subjects to excel in the field of their choice.

The rumors about the massive amount of homework and the extremely strict dress code made me nervous at first, but I think because you evaluated on said rumors, I don't think these will be a problem. Though I except there to be reasonable amount of stress from coming to Clark, "...no amount of failed counseling or medical help could possibly regain the loss of mental stability and high blood pressure levels of a Clark student. By reasonable ,of course, I mean to say university type stress levels ,including an immense amount of work to do outside of school ,that it makes students want to jump out of the nearest window. Other than that, it's not too dreadful."

3/8 of the teachers are awesome as for the other 5/8, republican teachers are easily spotted. There are some great opportunities for those who value school more then sleep. In constant fear for my life. Beware the potato, it will always get you when you least expect it.

This school needs like a hundreds of money to attend that school. WARNING! This school will give me a lots of homework. People will wear Massive strict dress code, which gave me a cancer. Teacher's will be something worse than CVHS. Please do not attend this school, its very embarrassing!

Unorganized and falling apart. Ever since kortoshian has had power in her hands she is putting the school under hell. She eats while talking to students when she calls them in. If thats not enough to show you how terrible this place is I dont know what is. 9/10 teachers dont really do their job that well considering they teach at Clark. Someone needs to clean up the staff around there.

My son went to this school as a freshmen year and hated it. For one thing the teachers were not good and didn't teach anything. After I took my kid to Glendale High School the teachers were great, more classes, and the teachers actually thought something.