Doherty High School

As a Teacher at Doherty HS and a public school teacher for 20 years, I believe I can offer a fair and useful perspective for students or parents considering enrollment at DHS. Doherty is an excellent school for those students who are self-motivated and strive to excel. Further, DHS endeavors to connect with those students who struggle academically by providing a non-traditional path to a diploma. Parents are greatly pleased with the extent DHS is willing to work with their kids to foster success. My perceptions, based on what I have seen over the past 7 years at DHS, are that students benefit immeasurably from their involvement at DHS. They develop academic, social, and life skills that serve them well after receiving their diploma. Students are respectful of each other and their teachers. Views outside of the mainstream, likewise, are listened to with respect, and bullying is disdained by the students. Debilitating drug use (meth, heroine, etc.) is very rare, although many students believe the use of marijuana is okay. Alcohol use is not a huge problem here. As a parent, I would consider DHS far better than most schools regarding substance abuse. Fights are unusual for a school this size, perhaps 10-15 minor fights per year without serious injuries or weapons (as far as I know). We have been highly successful in Volleyball, Auto Tech, Mock Trial, Band, FBLA and basketball, yet, many athletes are not as committed as I have seen at other schools (particularly in Louisiana). All things considered, I would enthusiastically recommend DHS as a quality place to develop during these crucial HS years. Still, the greatest aspect of a student’s success and happiness rests with their own attitude, desire, and skills.

Great school. Its pretty cool how close there is a McDonalds and a 7 Eleven and Little Ceasars. Great for students. Very clean campus in great shape. Fun car shows here every year.

Ive been working on the ceilings from the fire. For a week and half we have 5 1/2 more weeks till were done.

BEST HIGH SCHOOL ON THE PLANET!

Love this school !

Great school

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