Largo High School

I first entered Largo as a junior in August 2010 and I was shocked. I came from Virginia and you had to know that the environment and the people was different from what I am used to. For one, the school is not diverse, the students are unruly to teachers and some teachers, take it or laugh it off and that's not right, the lunch is a mess (miss my school lunch back in Alex, VA) , the kids meander through the halls as if they have nothing better to do, and the place is old and stale, especially the nasty rest rooms. Not what I am used to but overall, its not a bad school. To me, just students who want to be bad. The people are nice, well some and it all depends on the student. Of course, there are kids who act up and there are kids who actually do a great job and the kids who do great jobs, get a bad rep for just attending Largo but that's why we work hard to differentiate ourselves from the knuckleheads and in the end we will be rewarding.
--Submitted by a student

Largo High School has many special programs that most people are not aware. Like any school, if the teachers and the administration KNOW that you are supportive and involved AND you have your student in one of the specialized educational offerings, it will be a rewarding experience for you and your student. From our spot visits, the school is conducive to successful learning and the days of daily brawls are no more. The school definitely needs more parent participation but that goes for all schools that we have visited and attended PTA meetings.The Academy of Finance is great and the students attend overnight trips that are extremely educational and enlightening! The students that attend Largo High School and graduate from the special programs will continue to excel in college, You get out of it what you put in! One thing for sure graduating from Largo with advanced classes and programs and maintining a good GPA with all the distractions that public school has, YOU ARE WELL PREPARED FOR COLLEGE AND LIFE IN GENERAL! GO LIONS!
--Submitted by a parent

I think this school is off the chains and i definetly dont feel safe their. But I have to go their. I really dont like how the students take over the classrooms and tell the teachers what to do. If you think about putting your child in this school i recomend that you dont.
--Submitted by a student

I attended this school for almost two years. I transfered at the end of eleventh grade. It is a terrible place to send your child from the students to the staff and to the work ethic. In my opinion, I would say there is only about one teacher in each grade (out of all the teachers and staff) that actully care about the students and giving them an education. Because of the original reputation that LHS has had for many years, the newer generation continue those crazy antics in the school's society. Authority has no respect for the students as to help them in bad times, or take on a situtation (as in a fight) in ways that a school should. The teachers do not care, administration is poorly put together. The Nothing benefits from coming to this school.
--Submitted by a student

Don't go to largo high school if you plan on going somewhere in life. If you do you'll have to work like heck. Careless teachers, outrageous students, poor facilities, and lack of supplies(text books, etc.). Getting an education to go to college should never be this stressful and how do i know? I've seen examples of good schools and this is not one of them. I am not proud to be a largo high school student.
--Submitted by a student

I am currently a senior at LHS, and I have expreienced the worse of times and I am blessed to have experienced the best of times. Since our new principal stepped in last year, she has made a positive change to the school. She has implemented programs that helps the students from all grades to prepare for post-secondarly life such as Advisory classes and College Summit. Honestly she has walked into a mess and she was able to turn it around and i applaud her. She didn't give up on us like some of the parent's that have posted comments have. My mother is very much involved in the school and there needs to be more like her. We don't need parents coming up to the school when their child gets suspended or when homecoming is cancelled, we need parents to be up there on back to school night for PTA.
--Submitted by a student

As a former student, I'm in agreement that the environment is horrible. The students are much akin to a mob; subjecting each other to suffering in an unimaginable way. Few of my fellow students at all ever showed any sort of initiative, interest, or action, that is, aside from the ridiculous displays alluded to (discrimination within classes, fights, etc. being prime among them.) The students, are without a doubt, a motley lot. That is to say nothing of the teachers, though, who suffered far worse than some gawky white kid who went a few years back. The teachers are easily mistreated, disrespected, and taken for granted, merely ignored on most occasions, though. These are guys who deserve so much more, having shown a love for what they do, if not a general interest. My heart goes out to men like Mr. Olushegun, Layne, and Bedford who work in this veritable Hell.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children that attend Largo and their experiences are night and day. My one child takes AP classes and has had no issue with class disruption. While my other child's classrooms (which are not AP classes) are plagued with disrespectful students and teachers that either do not know how to handle those situations or choose to ignore the situation. A typical day in those classes consist of student using profanity towards teachers, students leaving class without permission, & numerous other disruptive behaviors. At given time there are students roaming the hallway either on their cell phones ore listening to mp3 players. noted that Largo has a new badging system to track students. The badging system only confirms that the student at least walked into the building. I could go on with an extensive laundry list, but I am limited in the forum. Avoid this school if possible.
--Submitted by a parent

A a Biotech honors student, I am getting one of the best educations I've ever had. Teachers are on par, principal leadership is improving daily. New technological equipment is provided for all students. No favoritism is shown towards sports teams or anyone else. They now have a advanced security system in which you swipe the LHS ID card in a attendence slot. This tracks students cutting class, and tells if your child has been to school or not. Up to date media center, computers, and gym equipment. Largo is a mutual environment of learning and respect, and Irecommend others to go to Largo's extensive programs and wonderful evening high school for those adults who have not gotten their diploma. (you can still earn one at Largo's Eve. High as well.) You'll look foward to it!
--Submitted by a student

Largo High School is not the worse school on the face of the earth. All these parents talking this drivel are getting on my nerves. There are troublesome students there just as any other high school. Its just for some reason we receive more attention. As someone has already said, Largo provides some of the most promising academic programs. There are pre-college courses, and career-prep courses. Now, you cannot blame the school, teachers or administration for the behaviors of the students. Their behavior is a reflection of their upbringing and everyday environment. Not everyone who comes out of Largo is a mess. Many parents are not involved in the events taking place.
--Submitted by a student