Pinecrest High School

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My experience with this school is horrible. My son is EC with an IEP that no one follows. The school administration, teachers, and staff are abysmal with parent communication, racial bias, and consistency in standards. My student is not the only one with this experience. Teachers and administration blowing off conferences and waiting until testing time to care about grades. The standards here are not what I expect out of any school.

Posted: October 15, 2025

I have a senior and a graduate from Pinecrest. They both had positive experiences. The graduate is now working on a master’s degree.

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Posted: May 3, 2024

Great learning experiences, great teachers, very safe

Posted: May 17, 2022

Everything here is good, I will not fight that fact. But it's the actual administration that makes no sense. The teachers teach well, and everything there makes sense. Let's give an example. The councilors. They aren't there to help us. They are here so that if something goes wrong, no one could blame it on the school. I was bullied here, abused here, and when I brought it up with the administration, not only did they do nothing with it, in one, I was the one that got in trouble. I could tell the teachers things. I trust them very well. Except for some. One or two, I won't call out names, has fully ignored the anxiety attacks of a person multiple times, and never went to recognize she could get those. Others I would trust with my life. The students though. Blatant disregard of everything here. They are constantly attempting to break the rules, The character of the school is down the drain. The only class there is any respect is ROTC.

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Overall the school is great the teacher are kind and caring but it's the kids I get bullied and talked about constantly there no good on the no bullying policy.

Posted: July 7, 2019

The four years I attended Pinecrest I received homework for every class that was an appropriate amount.

Posted: July 7, 2019

I had excellent teachers at Pinecrest and some teachers who were inadequate. However, I had teachers who truly inspired me and made me love certain subjects.

Posted: July 7, 2019

I never witnessed students being disrespectful to one another and if it was witnessed action was taken

Posted: July 7, 2019

I went through a change in principal in 2014 and I preferred Bob Christina who I had the other 3 years. The other administrators were great as well.

Posted: July 7, 2019

When I was a member of National Honors Society all members were required to play basketball, eat lunch with, or help study with members of students who had learning disabilities once a month. Students who are slow at test taking due to a disadvantage also got extra time and took tests in private rooms.

Posted: July 7, 2019

I never experienced or witnessed bullying in my 4 years

Posted: July 7, 2019

I thoroughly enjoyed Pinecrest. It is a bit run down but there is a sense of school pride and I participated in sports. I also got the opportunity to take 10 AP classes at Pinecrest which gave me college credit.

Posted: March 30, 2019

Balanced approach to assigning homework...most teachers avoid assigning frivolous work.

Posted: March 30, 2019

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Pinecrest has a very strong team of administrators who have an exceptional rapport with all students!

Posted: March 30, 2019

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Very good. My son had the chance to achieve academically while participating in several extracurricular activities.

Posted: February 12, 2019

The worst experience of my life. I will spend the rest of my days agonizing over the day I placed my children in this school. It will haunt me for the rest of my life.

Posted: February 12, 2019

Posted: February 12, 2019

They are completely oblivious as to what is going on with any of the students. Rampant cheating, drugs, vaping, right in classrooms during classes.

Posted: February 12, 2019

They are completely overwhelmed and ineffective. Students are some of the worst. For such a small wealthy area the school is as bad as any huge inner city public school.

Posted: February 12, 2019

I have no idea in this area.

Posted: February 12, 2019

While there are a handful of honest caring staff, it is all completely out of their control. Largest “snitches get stitches “ culture only comparable to a maximum security prison.

Posted: July 3, 2015

Posted: July 3, 2015

Pinecrest High does have its flaws, but its a good school.
If your child is into sports, we have a awesome football team and plenty of other great sports to choose from as well.
If your child is into debate, we have a nationally recognized, stellar Speech team.
If your child loves music (like I do), our band and orchestra programs are top-notch, especially the Marching Band.
Our academics are good for the most part. Most teachers here truly care about what they are teaching, and your progress and skill as one of their students. There are a few that aren't this way, but not so much that the overall academic quality of the school is brought down heavily.
I really like this school. Overall, I'm giving it 4 out of 5 stars, because there is room for some improvement.

Posted: July 3, 2015

Most of the teachers at PC care about their students and their academic skill, but there is a small handful of those who don't.

Posted: June 28, 2014

I was hoping the school would improve for my children with a new principal, but there are still too many downfalls. Sports is the main focus. The administration gives no attention to other extra curricular activities. Parents are flooded with connect ed messages about sporting events, even separate messages reminding us not to bring umbrellas. However, when Pinecrest hosted the All County Orchestra Concert, our principal made no mention and did not attend. Pincrest is losing wonderful teachers each year to better working conditions and pay. The positions are not being filled, but instead absorbed making class sizes of 30+ students. Instead of hiring teachers, the principal is advertising for an athletic trainer/parking lot attendant. We all know this is a creative way to pay a football coach. Pinecrest does offer many AP courses, which is great for gifted students. However, freshman and sophomores are now allowed to take these courses (when they are not ready) in order for the school to look better on paper. Nobody seems to care that every student does not have a desk and chair. Did I mention the new gym under construction? Destination excellence? Maybe in sports.

Posted: June 28, 2014

I was hoping the school would improve for my children with a new principal, but there are still too many downfalls. Sports is the main focus. The administration gives no attention to other extra curricular activities. Parents are flooded with connect ed messages about sporting events, even separate messages reminding us not to bring umbrellas. However, when Pinecrest hosted the All County Orchestra Concert, our principal made no mention and did not attend. Pincrest is losing wonderful teachers each year to better working conditions and pay. The positions are not being filled, but instead absorbed making class sizes of 30+ students. Instead of hiring teachers, the principal is advertising for an athletic trainer/parking lot attendant. We all know this is a creative way to pay a football coach. Pinecrest does offer many AP courses, which is great for gifted students. However, freshman and sophomores are now allowed to take these courses (when they are not ready) in order for the school to look better on paper. Nobody seems to care that every student does not have a desk and chair. Did I mention the new gym under construction? Destination excellence? Maybe in sports.

Posted: April 5, 2014

Pinecrest's new slogan is "Destination Excellence." While we acknowledge that we're not there yet, we've set excellence as a goal. Our teachers are extremely dedicated, with most offering before and/or after school tutoring, and many leading student clubs and activities. Students may choose from 24 AP course offerings, and also take advantage of free college-credit courses offered through SCC, our local community college. CTE (Career and Technical Education) classes include biomedical technology, culinary arts, drafting, masonry, automotive technology, marketing, Microsoft Essentials, principles of technology, and more. Our arts programs produce performances that draw the entire community, and we are nationally recognized for both arts and debate. And yes, we have exceptional sports teams as well (baseball, wrestling, golf, swim, lacrosse, softball, volleyball, basketball, soccer, track and field, football--even powder puff football. Can you tell we love our school? That's part of the Patriot Promise! We support ALL our students so that they graduate and become successful, contributing leaders. Go Pinecrest!

Posted: February 3, 2014

My daughter is a senior at this school. She really does not like it due to the largeness of the school(about 1500 students),with the smallest high school cafeteria I have ever seen. Pinehurst and West end certainly can use a couple of new high schools. most of the students lack social skills, they have no extracurricular activities that encourages school spirit and social skills. The students are mostly reserved and find it difficult to mingle with their peers unless if they grew up together or have known each other for a long time. Coming in as a new student with great social skills you will face some difficulties making friends and enjoying a simple social life with others. The academic aspect of the program here is somewhat challenging and keeps students busy. However, as usually you have teachers that favor some students above others and if you are not part of the school click you may miss out a little bit, not as bad as other places with clicks though. I think if the school is down sized it will definitely do better in terms of many of its internal issues.

Posted: October 15, 2013

I teach at Pinecrest and I love it here. No... We are not perfect, but no school is. We are currently reaching out to those students who do not participate in extra curriculars such as sports or clubs to get them more involved in the school community. 5 stars for PHS.

Posted: August 24, 2013

Pinecrest has some good aspects, but the majority is wretched. Some of the teachers actually care and want to develop relations with students, but others are there because it is a job and the bare minimum is only considered. The school could improve upon many aspects, but the main aspect I am concerned about is changing the accessibility, exempli gratia, open more gates and stop restricting paths and convenient locations.