This action research project examines the design and architecture of schools historically through the present, asking the question if classroom and school environments change the way students and teachers work. A survey was given to students Secondary Charter School in Northern Nevada and a focus group of teachers was asked how their classes and school affected them and gave suggestions to improve them. Both students and teachers are not as affected by their classes as they are by other students and teachers themselves. This action research project demonstrated that while class and school environment is important, teachers and how they teach as well as their classroom management, affects the learning environment more.