I recently attended a Trendsetter Dance competition at Magnolia High School in Texas, so this review will focus primarily on the school's facilities. The campus was huge, impressively clean, and the cafeteria provided ample seating, accommodating the large number of attendees comfortably. As with many gymnasiums, the bleachers were predictably uncomfortable; at 5'5" and 125 pounds, I found myself sitting at an angle with people bumping from behind and in front to be less than ideal. Why do schools keep doing this? They are as bad as the airline industry. I can only imagine the increased discomfort for taller or larger individuals. Despite this, the overall quality of the facilities surpassed our previous experience at Waltrip High School in Houston - by a MILE. One area for improvement is the women's restroom, which lacked paper towels; the air dryers were insufficient for thoroughly drying hands.
On a positive note, parking was plentiful and convenient. It's worth mentioning that the surrounding area offers limited amenities, there are very few stores and restaurants worth mentioning unless you head over to the Woodlands. If you are a vegetarian, you are mostly out of luck in this area of Texas.
According to U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best High Schools Rankings, Magnolia High School is ranked within the top 15% of high schools in Texas and the top third in the greater Houston area. The school serves approximately 2,248 students in grades 9-12. There were lots of award banners prominently displayed in the school. As a science teacher, I would have LOVED to see their chemistry and biology laboratories! read more