Oyster Bay High School

Oyster Bay School has not been a good experience, I would have to say that they focus more on discipling children rather than teaching. There attendance at the school must be horrendous, because all they do is stress if your not in school after so many absences they will fail you. Detention also seems to be there favorite word. Living a nightmare in Oyster Bay.
--Submitted by a parent

Besides the overall involvement of the parents and dedicated Teachers much of the attention of the past few years has been from Dr.Ohara the principal.He is involved from greeting students outside in the morning,working with them above and beyond what I've known principals to do during the day,to spectating the afternoon sports activities.The grades are so small that most of the students have siblings or know each other from 7th grade to 12th.They seem to look out for each other.
--Submitted by a parent

The Oyster Bay High School and school district in general, is amazing. We have relatively small classes, many programs and a staff that caters to the children while making sure that every child gets the education he/she deserves. We are getting an increase in the number of private school children attending our schools because the word is getting out!!! You can't beat the education and the small community feel of this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a student there in eigth grade and it is a very good school with great teachers.
--Submitted by Ray Bibla, a student

Academically, Oyster Bay prepares students well for college. They give them a good heads up for what to expect in college as well as what to do to get into the school of their choice.
--Submitted by a former student

Oyster Bay High focuses too much on appearence and not enough on the needs of the students and community, there are small classes.
--Submitted by a student

Having went to OBHS I can't say enough about the school. It has the size and academic integrity of a private prep school with the benefits of going to public school. The guidance department got me ready for college applications and my teachers are great. Every year it seems they bring in another alum for a teaching position. Having such a young teaching staff is great for the students.
--Submitted by a former student

I have a ninth grader in OBHS and she has been in this district since kindergarten. I get very involved in the PTA, etc and have had the opportunity to meet teachers and administrators and know some on a 1st name basis. The district is small, most students are known by their first names to members of the staff- right down to the custodians who are a very dedicated team. The administrators are very educated and talented. Most of the teachers I've met are truly meant to be teachers and really seem to enjoy their work. OBHS- and the whole district has a very good music program and are known for their extensive program for children with special needs. Oyster Bay also has much diversity amongst it's students as it incorporates a downtown area as well as large estate homes and the staff is keenly aware of the challenges presented.
--Submitted by a parent

I have three children in this school. The teaching staff is dedicated to the students every step of their academic career. If your student is a hard worker and active in all aspects of community service and sports, this school (for its size) has plenty to offer. There is more administration being paid huge salaries, then is needed and who is to check on their accountablity?
--Submitted by a parent