O Fallon High School

My daughter really enjoyed this school, but we moved to DC in the middle of her senior years, and she really misses her friends and teachers from O'Fallon. The school she attended in DC is rated as #47 in the Newsweek best high schools in the nation, and yet, it has nothing on the O'Fallon High School. We thought this school was good, but after leaving, we realized it is actually a great one. The academics are as tough as anywhere, the sports programs are very engaging, and the arts programs are just about the best I've ever seen, and I don't mean just for high school...the teachers and the kids are simply fantastic. One aspect that really impressed us was the setup they have with their student counselors. The counselors are very engaged with the parents, and have great people skills. Beware of teachers forcing kids into the advanced classes program. With the hectic schedule (between academics, sports, choir, theater) mine had, I wanted my daughter to pace herself, only to find a lot of resistance from two particular teachers. BTW, she will graduate with honors, and has received several academic and talent scholarship offers.
--Submitted by a parent

Great place. Parking isnt good. Lots of food options. Good basketball team ( lost to derrick rose.) Colorguard is the WGI world champs. Drumline was best in 4 states. Classes are entertaining. The teachers are the kind of people you would wanna have a coffee with. Frolics can be good some years. Halls wernt very crowed with the right timing. Yeah, I miss it.
--Submitted by a student

I attended OTHS from 2005 to 2009 and the school is amazing. They offer a wide variety of classes and have a particularly strong science department. Socially, the school doesn't have the huge cliques that most do, attributed to being a military town. Academics is a number one priority, just looking at the level and number of honors courses they have. Their honors chemistry department can be used for duel credit with St. Louis University. The AFJROTC unit is also amazing, encouraging students to do community service, peer tutoring, academic success, and its own variety of extracurriculars outside of the ones the school already offers. There were several teachers there that I love and till talk to today.
--Submitted by a student

I currently attend OTHS and i love it! As a member of the class of 2013, we were the "guinea pig" class, we were the 1st to enter the Milburn Campus and the 1st class to get summer reading projects from freshman to junior years. Milburn was a success, in my opinion, because it prepared the freshman for their high school careers and gave them unique experiences like Challenge Day (amazing experience). There are many course options and many honors classes to take for the more advanced or hard working student and the teachers are awesome and display their personalities making class more fun. There are many clubs, sports, and activities to participate in. Our IMCs are also amazing, there are tons of books to choose from, friendly librarians, comfy chairs, private sound proof rooms, a student lounge, and tons of computers and flip cams for checking out. Unfortunately, sometimes the Smiley Campus smells weird...and all fees are inflated currently because of debts. For example, parking passes are now $50 a semester instead of $50 for the entire year. Overall, attending OTHS is a good experience, we have great incentives for grades and daily, our school broadcast is looked forward to.
--Submitted by a student

My daughter has ADD. The school refused to let our daughter take her graded quizzes and tests home, so we could help her. We had to make appts with each separate teacher to see the tests. It is costing a lot of time and money, and has affected my daughters grades adversely. Parents are kept in the dark if the tests and quizzes don't come home.
--Submitted by a parent

The Milburn campus which is a ninth grade center is wrong the faculity there is rude and the principal doesnt go by his handbook and also the teachers there which i honor geometry and oral comp they do not teach or help there students what so ever,most offel school my son has ever been too.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school. Welcoming culture. Supports students who transition from other schools. Maintains highest test scores in the area. Teachers and staff truly care about students.

Very disappointed since we moved into the district last year. Many teachers do not seem to want or care for parent involvement. Very low critical thinking skills taught..just rote memorization.
--Submitted by a parent

very great moved away from this district to St. Louis and what a big mistake. I am a parent of 2 african-american boys who are excellent in sports, music, and school this district challenged them in each area making them exceed the children are well mannered, well behave, parents are much involved....OFallon we miss you
--Submitted by a parent

O'Fallon for the majority has good teachers, however I am concerned about the Administration. In my opinion the curriculum lacks innovative strategies for enriching student learning through the use of technology. In addition children who take Special Education classes do not receive the same credit as regular courses. Thus making them ineligible to play sports at the Division 1 or 2 level. I was told by the Special Education Director'My expectations for my son going to college was too high. He should learn a trade'.
--Submitted by a parent