Severna Park High School

Great teachers help to really motivate the kids! I feel that a very high level of education can be obtained at this school - as not only do the teachers care the students do as well.

Based on one of the comments from a student, who mistakenly identifies herself/himself as a Teacher, I do not get a warm and fuzzy about this school. The review had many spelling and grammar errors. Is this student an example of a 10-rated school's education?

They really prepare you well for future endeavors. having recently graduating and now attending college I realize all the opportunities that the school has to offer. send your kid here and encourage them to branch out around school.

I would NEVER send my child to this school. I graduated from this school in recent years. Severna Park Senior High School students wear rug burns on their knees as if they are trophies and drink their way through high school. The appearance is deceiving. There's sex, drugs and alcohol at any school, but unfortunately it is to an extremely high degree at Severna Park Senior High School. There is also a large amount of bullying within all grade levels. I would not recommend this school to anyone and I will certainly not send my future children to this school.
--Submitted by a student

In acadmetics, this is a good school. I now am a college bound senior. Right now, the school is getting to parniod with things students to. At homecoming, they prevented anyone from acutally dancing. Those who danced were kicked out. Mean while, wikapedia has been blocked. The information is useful only to use pictures and get started with the serch, but not for using as an acutal source. Parniod. Now, the school has threatened to suspend or even arrest seniors who stay behind after early relise, even if it's just to get worked done. This is turning in to a big police school. Meanwhile, Mr.Perry, Mrs. Biberly, Mrs.majoran, and Mrs.Garzon are alful teachers who do not belong in a highscool setting. Most of the teachers are good thought. Mean while, many of the media center employies are rude for no good reason. College here i come.
--Submitted by a teacher

great school. the is the land of overachievers. so prepare to study and don't expect to breeze through on natural intellect. you need to work :)
--Submitted by a student

Academically and athletically, this IS a great school. As others have noted, however, the infrastructure is crumbling, and that is the fault of the county that SPHS depends on for support. As an outside observer, I'm also aware that bullying is a problem that, while episodic, has been given lip service, but has, to all appearances, not been confronted aggressively by the administration. That is a big detraction from the school's many excellent qualities.

Both of our children entered SPHS on a high note and ended far exceeding our expectations. Get your ducks in a row before entering! -Parent
--Submitted by a parent

This is an excellent school academically and has a strong tradition of competitive sports programs and VERY active families. Higher performing students will have many opportunities to pursue advanced programs that are not available at even some of the best local private schools. The only reason this school is not a 5 in my opinion is the facilities. AA County's procrastination with both maintenance and replacement of it's aging school facilities threatens the future success of this school, but it goes to show it is the motivation and involvement of the students, parents, staff and community that make a school successful, even if it has inadequate facilities. So if you look beyond the crumbling classrooms and some overflowing toilets you will find an excellent school, one of the best in the state.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a proud alumni of SPHS. I participated in both the music and athletic programs. I had a sibling particpate in music and drama while another chose to participate in no after school programs. While I agree with the student who said everything is a competition at SPHS, it is that competition that leads Severna Park to develop student who are ready for challenging college programs. If you are looking for a great school, public or private, where your child is expected to perform at a higher level, Severna Park is the place to be!
--Submitted by a student