I consider my teachers both teachers and friends.  There’s a high level of mutual respect and they always make time for me. -Lucy Rhome, class of 2011, attending Willamette University in the Fall.

I’ve thrived here because I want to learn, and there is a community of people who support me with what I want to do.  I came here with an interest in cooking, and now I’m working towards being a chef thanks to the support I’ve received from staff and students.  My dream is to one day own my own restaurant -Farah Dinga, current student.

In public school the teachers didn’t give me any individual attention.  When I came here I got a bunch of one-on-one help.  At Holden, teachers really want you to succeed and they’re willing to put in the extra time to see that you do.  -Aaron Becker, current student.

The student to teacher ratio is great!  You get a lot of one-on-one conversation and receive a lot more support than at other schools.  -Zach Gosney, class of 2011.

Academics are easier for me because there aren’t 30 kids per class, there’s like 8, and sometimes less.  I get a lot of positive attention.  I also get a lot of choice here and the classes are cool and interesting. -Keenan Isaacs, current student.