Oxon Hill High School

I used to be a studnet at OHHS. At first I was kind of sacred to go there, but after being there for a few days I got used to it. The band is good and so is the choir, AFJROCT are very good. Some of the teachers should be fired because they dont do their job right and I almost failed most of my classes because most of the teachers didn't care if you were learning or not, but I'm mad I won't be graduating with my 2013 class there. I'd rather be an Oxonian Hill Clipper Than A Therrell Panther In Atlanta, Ga...CLIPPER FOR LIFE.
--Submitted by a student

I Transfered To Oxon Hill my tenth grade year from Potomac high school. Immediately i noticed the difference in the atmosphere between the two schools as Potomac was much worst, Oxon Hill displayed so much diversity , as Potomac was Just All African American All The Time. I Love Oxon Hill It Just the Neibor Hood called Glassmanor That Brings The schools image down. I'd take an Oxon Hill Clipper over a Potomac Wolverine any day!!!
--Submitted by a student

OHHS has alot of programs and amenities that other schools in the area and in other counties dont have. The School is massively overcrowded but this is only because of the Science and Tech Program. OHHS has a massive amount of Diversity and Great programs such as the Music Dep. which went to play in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It offers a decent lunch for a great price and also the quality of education is above average considering when i left OHHS to go to Charles County, CCPS was about 20 steps behind PGCPS. They have up to date technology and although i can name a few teachers that need to be fired, the teachers are of a good quality. Discipline can be difficult at OHHS because there are over 4000 kids in the school, looking back it was a good school and im sad i didnt graduate from OHHS.

I am currently a freshman at Oxon Hill High School in the Science and Tech program. On my first day at this school, I was scared to death because of Oxon Hills reputation. But after the first day, you realize that its just like any other high school. Actually, I'm probably better off here than at Gwynn Park or Friendly. Oxon Hills rep exceeds the danger that is actually there. If you go to class, and do what your supposed to do, then you are virtually as safe as you you can be. Yes, the school is extremely overcrowded, and Yes, they need more and better teachers, but the school as a whole is great for any good student. It is culturally diverse and our afterschool activities keep you occupied.
--Submitted by a student

My son is a sophomore at Oxon Hill High School. He is in the Science & Tech Program. The program is excellent. He is flourishing in the program. He has fine instructors who are always willing to discuss any issues you may have. Yes, the school has its problems as a whole, but the acting principal is very honest and frank about things. In my opininon, she and the rest of the staff do what they can with what they have and then some. More positive parent and community involvement is definitely needed. The PSTA is very involved. In fact, it is the largest PTSA in the county.
--Submitted by a parent

Horrible,its so crowded in the hall ways during transitions. The teachers are bad except for a few. its also dirty. like all schools there are students but some are in gangs and bring their activities into the school. The security does a bad job ,if they do it all. there's to many kids hanging around the hallways during class. Anyways like everybody else said, there are a few good things. The band. School has potential but it's a long ways in the future
--Submitted by a parent

Oxon Hill is overcrowded as all PG high schools are, but the staff and programs at Oxon Hill make this high school stand out. It is one of the best high schools in PG. My son attended in 2005 and now my daughter is a freshman. I am truly satisfied with all aspects of the HS. If more parents would get involved and lend a hand it could be even better.
--Submitted by a parent

Yes, the school is over crowded. Yes, there are a shortage of staff and administration. Yes, the school as a whole is lacking in the facilities that are needed to insure an outstanding quality of education and a safe environment. And Yes, we might have driven out a principal that we NEVER seen. But out of all of the rocks and rubble, you are bound to find at least one semi-precious if not precious stone. Oxon Hill HS has an outstanding Music Department (which I am apart of). Oxon Hill HS has one of the most outstanding Science and Technology programs of the county. The majority of Oxon Hill HS's staff enjoy being in the midst of such a culturally diverse group of children and young adults. Yes, the exterior may be a little shabby at OHHS, but the interior is on point.
--Submitted by a student

My dtr. will be graduating this school year (06). Yes, the school is overcrowded, but where are the parents to revote against this problem. They say OHHS will be rebuilt in a couple of years. Parents don't sit by and let this not happen. These are our children in these schools. Stand for your children. My dtr. is in the Band and I can say thanks be to God of that.
--Submitted by a parent

I was once a student at OHHS and the setting led me down the path of destruction. Luckily I have transferred out and I am doing fine now. I agree with some of the others about how the school is overcrowded, under staffed, and unsafe. I know the feeling of not being able to eat lunch because you spend 35 min in line out of the 45 min. lunch period (in which a fight was destined to break out almost everyday). I was able to roam around the halls all day and usually never get caught, there were only about 3 security guards there that pretty much stayed in the same places all the time (3 guards for 2500+ kids?!). The schooi is overall horrible.
--Submitted by SammieBoy, a former student