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
... Read more 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. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/01/08
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
... Read more seen examples of good schools and this is not one of them. I am not proud to be a largo high school student. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/29/08
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
... Read more 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. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/28/08
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
... Read more 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. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/02/08
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
... Read more 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. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/08
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
... Read more 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! Read less
Posted by a student on 11/26/07
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
... Read more 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. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/03/07
I am an honor student at Largo, and the horrible comments made about it, I find them to be quite offensive. Largo is filled with amazing students, brilliant students, most of which I am friends with. The fact of the matter is that all of Largo's good is constantly overshadowed by negativity. One thing
... Read more that everyone should understand is that, it is the students, and by extension, the parents, not the school. Largo has many good programs(e.g. Biotech... Law... Finance... AP), many of which the students don't take seriously. They simply don't take these courses, nor do they utilize their resources such as a Career center, something that most schools do not have. The students are not motivated enough. Why? The lack of motivation is causing Largo to lose a good staff, funding, and more AP courses. Do you get it now? It's not the school, it is the students! Read less
Posted by a student on 12/14/06
I think that whatever people are saying about Largo High School is true. Our kids go there to act up because they know they can and will get away with it. Also you have to look at how long that school has been there and how it looks. Also you have to look at the teachers. The school system always says
... Read more 'no child left behind' and I dont see anyone waiting for a single student in that school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/13/06
My son is a first year student at Largo High School. I think that there is more room improvement between the student, parents and teachers. I have call on several times to request for a PTA conference and had no answer from Guidance. His one one teacher is very responsive to school notes which is
... Read more great. I am learning as a parent to go to the school notes and look to ensure that I can help with the need that my child is following the homework assignments. I think with any school it will take all of us to improve. It don't matter where you go. I would like to see more collaboration among us all to make it get better over time, because that is what it going to take to get there is time, patience and ownership of all of our responsibility in the class, as students & parents. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Maryland used the Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) to test students in English 2, algebra, biology and government upon completion of each course. The HSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. Beginning with the class of 2009, students are required to pass the tests in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
Student enrollment:
1,686
Students per teacher:
20
Full-time teachers:
85
Number of classrooms:
200
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Uppr Marlboro schools — Largo High School is located at 505 Largo Rd, Uppr Marlboro MD 20774. 505 Largo Rd is in the 20774 ZIP code in Uppr Marlboro, MD The school district for Largo High School is the Prince Georges County School District. Largo High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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