Atlas Preparatory Middle School 1602 South Murray Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80916

"Horrible, I went there 2 years ago in 7th grade and was constantly bullied by almost every student in my class. Only two teachers there really made me feel as if they cared about my education, Mr. Ramsey and Mr. Scott. Ramsey cared about learning but still wasn't an amazing teacher. Mr. Scott on the other hand always had a good mood and despite the class being in dissaray sometimes, he always had the ability to help students and make them enjoy learning math. For all the bad things about this school however, I only give it one star. Bullying as I mentioned before is a HUGE problem for anyone that even slightly has views that align with anything other than the far left. The school provided lunch is absolutely awful for the price of about $4, although it seems everyone else got it free as the cut off for family income is just too low for my family to have made at the time. The school is so small it makes me clostraphobic, and it is not very well maintained. The field is in pretty bad condition, and even though there is a police station right next door I can't help but feel unsafe from anything short of a school shooter. The uniform policy I feel is a bit strict, although not terrible, but the problem I have is that with the school being so small, they don't have space for a locker room, nor do they have athletic clothing, so 4 out of 5 days of the week you go to phys ed wearing a polo, khakis, and a belt; which is not at all comfortable. A LARGE majority(id say 90%) of the school has a mexican population, which in itself is not a bad thing, but because of my political beliefs was bullied, most mexican families being on the left. But just not very diverse, I didn't really fit in, which I know in this day in age is a very important thing in the average prepubescent teen's life. 3/4ths of the kids spoke spanish when not in class so I didn't understand people well. And Finally, although it was challenging at points, I feel that the course work was pretty easy(with, and im not trying to be racist, a lot of the kids having lower iq scores) and don't let them fool you with their state test stats, they don't reflect the education of the students well, pretty much 65% of my homeroom class were C average students."

"I've been at Atlas High School for three years now, and it's a great school. Anytime my teachers see me struggling, they take the time to help one-on-one . Teachers go out there way to develop a special bond with you. I have great bonds with my teachers that don't even teach me. Everyone is so kind. We are one big happy family. The teachers are very supportive and respectful."

"Atlas High School is a community that is focused on the future of the students they serve. This includes students going to college AND preparing for the workforce. Personally , Atlas has changed my perspective on school. In the past , I did not care about my academics , but now, thanks to great teachers and a great environment, I feel fully prepared for the next step in my life."

"We played a football game here at the school's field. Great field and easy to find. There are portable restrooms. There are metal bleachers and there in NO shade."

"One of the worst schools to send your kids. My son was assaulted by another student and he did not retaliate. Was told by the principal Mrs. Divirees it was my son's fault and Nothing was done about it. Things only got worst for him after that because other kids were embolden by the school's inaction. We have since removed him. Good teachers in my opinion are few and far between. Just take a tour of the middle school and it's obvious they are just limping that place along. The staff seemed more concerned with pushing a liberal agenda then educating my kid. Your kid would be better off in public school."