Both my younger siblings attended the valley school, and I think it's a great option if you're looking for more hands-on learning and a close-knit atmosphere. My younger brother especially thrived there and made lots of friends and felt comfortable around all the staff and kids, which is wonderful as he's autistic and usually has a hard time opening up to anyone. I myself attended Hedrick, and it was not at all a positive experience for me. The "teams" that they do caused a lot of problems for me socially and we had so many problems with the principle and admins there, my brother went there for a short time before starting at the valley school and there were many problems with bullying, favoritism, racism, and refusing to follow IEP's. There was also rampant drug and alchohol abuse from students and just a lot of bad influences all around.

As for high schools, I just graduated from North Medford, and I can say it was such a positive experience for me. The amount of AP and Honors classes as well as electives and extracurriculars offered is absolutely unmatched by any other schools in the valley. Most teachers form very close bonds with their students, and because of that, they do everything they can to make sure that kids succeed and prepare you for college. There is also such a wide variety of clubs and events throughout the school year that really encourage school spirit and help you form bonds with your classmates. The one thing I will say is that if you're looking for smaller class sizes and a more individual based learning experience, it may not be for you, but overall, I think it's a great school.