Oliver Ames High School

Oliver Ames is a really good school. The teacher are really good, the guidance office is absolutely fantastic as well. The big problems are that there is massive amounts of drug use both in and around school and the school turns a blind eye to it, as do the police. And while the school is perfect fo

The complaint about drugs by one poster must be a family issue because my kids love this school, its faculty, and the principal. If you want to do drugs you can find them anywhere but the school has zero tolerance for drug use or possession with an automatic 10 day suspension and kids are expelled w

Yes, the school is known for its great reputation academically. Guidance is excellent. If you are an involved parent, teachers ...some teachers ... Are willing to work with you if your child is failing. Other than wealthy, educated kids, this school is well known for its drug problem throughout the

I am a parent of a Special Education student. I do have to say that although the school spends a great deal of money on asthetics and athletics, it is lacking in administrative accountability around education. Staff being nice to children may be enough for some adults, but I believe teachers are the

Oliver Ames has good points and some flaws. It has terrific school spirit and athletic programs. The Principal is competent and there are many dedicated teachers. Unfortunately, there are some extremely poor teachers and because the is little accountability for what goes on in the classroom the scho