Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School

this school is large but dirty and the teaching is way below average, the only good thing about mergenthaler is the trades
--Submitted by a student

I attend Mervo. The school college rates has decreased since I came there in 2008. The staff has no type of interaction with the students unless the students have behavior problems. I do not see myself getting into a good college coming from Mergenthaler Voc-Tech High School.
--Submitted by a student

I attend Mervo. The school is turning out pretty ell so far. I am a Freshman just getting out of Middle School. Mervo has standard rules taht everyone follows. They have support staff, and dicipline is Great. They have the right classes for Honors and standards.
--Submitted by a student

the principals are amazing teachers are helpful and the amoun to of extracurriculum activities are tremendous the parents aren't that involvedbut safety and dicipline iis amazing

I am currently a senior at Mergenthaler High school. When I first arrived here during 2006 of my freshman year, the environment and curriculum was excellent. As the years gradually went by and Ms Rayment took her place as the new principle of Mervo, the schools perform has decrease dramatically. Their were active gangs, students cutting classes and disrespecting teachers. However, a new administration has arrived last year with a alternate principle who actually concerns himself with the reputution of Mervo and its students. The rules have been modified and there are more penalties for mishaving student. The future of Mervo is looking promising thanks to new the newly admitted administration.
--Submitted by a student

Mervois a excellet school, the transition from middle school to high school was great because the bridge program has a great structure, and my daughter loves it. The staff is wonderful.
--Submitted by a parent

I think mervo is a mervelous scool , i have no problems if i was to move my child in a diffrent envoriment , the same issues would occur, mervo just had cameras placed all over the school , and the behavior of all students have improved, i dont think 2008 was the worst year , infact i think this has been the best year so far for students and parents, my biggest concern with this school is the trades, that are getting pulled for example cosmetology, accounting, barbering, these are trades when you are garunteed jobs right out of hihschool , so why take them out ? Especially barbering and cosmetology , theirs so many shop owners that makes alot of money and becomes entreupieners. I think they need to keep all of there trades, just add more .... And have fun , school is a place to learn but also bel earning

The quality of academic programs here at Marvo is excellent. There are many things to help you:tutoring, and coach class. The teachers here are also very helpful, as long as I've been here for the short semester, that's not even done. When I got here, I couldn't believe how many aferschool things we have. There's sports such as badminton, tennis, swimming, and volleyball. There's clubs like Spanish club and modeling. It's awesome. However, I'm pretty sure that the level of parent involvment could be a lot higher than what it is.
--Submitted by Crystal Pettis, a student

As an alumni I just luv the school and I think the way things are changing is only for the betterment of the times
--Submitted by a parent

In my opinion Mervo used to be an excellent VO-Tech school. Now because of the lack of experienced and concerned teachers, parent involvement, school funding,safety officers, and student motivation the school has become a product of the majority of Baltimore City public schools. If your moving to Baltimore, I suggest City, Western, Poly, or private school such as Mercy. Those schools have been consistent with preparing students for college and immediate careers. Although every student is responsible for desiring a greater education, going to Mervo makes it difficult because the curriculm is poor, students are rowdy, and disrespectful at times. There are a few concerned teachers like Mr. Proveux and Nguyen. My child will not be returning to Mervo next year.
--Submitted by a parent