Patuxent High School

While there are many good teachers at this school, there are quite a few that demean students. The Vice Principal disregards parents/students concerns to gain whatever little acceptance he can get from teachers. During our initial interaction, I felt as if I was speaking to a brick wall. It bothers me that there are frequent fights at this school, yet when I spoke to administration, I was told that fights rarely occur. I have recordings from both of my children that attend PHS. Academically, this school is great, but there needs to be significant improvement with bullying. To start things off, there needs to be someone involved who cares more about the students, rather than how many friendships will be affected.

My experience at patuxent was beyond bad. Through the bullying and the teachers constantly nit picking at me it caused many issues. They do not care for any of the students as long as they get paid it doesn't matter.

This school was fabulous. A really family feel that provided more than an education, but an upbringing in character and success.

I disliked this school. While most of the teachers were fine, if not a bit unconventional, they were fine as far as teaching was expected. I had more of an issue with the student population. Much (although not all) is involved in drugs or alcohol. Many of the students I met did not seem remotely interested in their academics. While this certainly does not stand for the entire student population (as many were fantastic students interested in their education) it was a great deal. I was unimpressed with how the teachers and administration handled the students' lack of motivation. I was not impressed and am glad to be transferring to a private school.