Ocean Lakes High School

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Ocean Lakes High School
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Address
Ocean Lakes High School
885 Schumann Drive

Virginia Beach
,
Virginia
23454

United States
Coordinates 36°46′17.6″N75°58′53.4″W / 36.771556°N 75.981500°W / 36.771556; -75.981500
Information
School type Public, high school
Founded1994
School district Virginia Beach City Public Schools
SuperintendentDonald Robertson
PrincipalClaire R. LeBlanc
Staff216
Teaching staff128.27 (FTE)
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,978 [1]  (2021-22)
Student to teacher ratio15.42
LanguageEnglish
Color(s)     Navy Blue, Silver, White, and Gold
Athletics conference Virginia High School League
Beach District
Eastern Region
Nickname Dolphins
Rival Kellam High School
Communities served Oceana
Website Official site

Ocean Lakes High School (OLHS) is a public high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and is located in Virginia Beach City Public Schools.

Contents

Math and Science Academy

A notable feature of Ocean Lakes high school is the Math and Science Academy, started in 1996 as the first of several magnet programs in Virginia Beach. Students throughout Virginia Beach who are interested in a math and science education can apply for admission to the academy. Students Enrolled in the academy take advanced courses in math, science, and English. By graduation, seniors in the Math and Science Academy must take at least calculus in math, and complete a "senior project". The senior project requires the student to either conduct a mentorship or research project in a math or science field. The student must then write either three case studies or a research paper and give a PowerPoint presentation on the work accomplished. Entry in the program requires completion of Algebra I prior to enrollment, positive instructor recommendations, above average grades, and excellent performance on an aptitude test. [2]

Ranking and critical response

Ocean Lakes is one of five Virginia Beach high schools ranked in the top 1200 in Newsweek 's 2006 ranking of American high schools. [3]

Clubs and organizations

Sports

Ocean Lakes students participate in the following sports:

Eligibility requirements

Cheerleading

In 2006, the competition cheerleading team won the Beach District and regional competitions and were competitors in the state competition. In 2007, the competition cheerleading team placed 2nd in the Beach District, 4th in the Eastern Region, and 6th in the state competitions. In 2008, the competition cheerleading team placed 1st in Beach District and finished in 5th in Eastern Region.

Scholastic Bowl

The 1999-2000 team was Ocean Lakes' most successful team to that point, placing fourth in the VHSL tournament. Today, Ocean Lakes remains successful in Scholastic Bowl, placing second to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in the Group AAA state Tournament for the 2005–06 season. [5] The 2023-24 team competed in the NAQT HSNCT where they placed 65th out of 320.

Wrestling

The 2011-2012 Dolphins team placed first in the Beach District and Eastern Regional Tournaments. They later proceeded to place 6th in the AAA State Tournament. They have also won the Virginia Duals American High School Division. [6]

Football

In 2012, the Dolphins football team advanced to the VHSL State Championship game but lost to L.C. Bird, 14–10. In 2014, Ocean Lakes returned to the championship game and defeated Centerville in overtime, 30–24.

Swimming/Diving

The 2020-2021 boys team became the fourth state champion team in Ocean Lakes history defeating second-place W. T. Woodson High School by 11.5 points. This marked the first win by a Beach District team since 2012. [7]

Gymnastics

In 2024 the Dolphins gymnastics team won the VHSL Class 5A state championship. This comes after going undefeated in their regular season. [8]

Notable alumni

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Ocean Lakes High" . Retrieved September 23, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Academy". Ocean Lakes High School. Archived from the original on April 30, 2006. Retrieved June 14, 2006.
  3. ↑ "The Complete List: 1,200 Top U.S. Schools". What Makes a High School Great?. Newsweek . 2006. Archived from the original on May 9, 2006. Retrieved June 21, 2006.
  4. ↑ "Student Activities". oceanlakeshs.vbschools.com. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  5. ↑ "VHSL Record Book" (PDF). ballcharts.com. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  6. ↑ "High School All-Time Results". The Virginia Duals. September 27, 2016. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  7. ↑ Brown, Josh. "Boys swim snags state title". OLHS Curren. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  8. ↑ Purvis, Chloe. "Gymnastics reclaims state title". The Current. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Ocean Lakes grad Bill Bray retires". Virginian-Pilot. March 16, 2014. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  10. ↑ Radford, Rich. "Local lefties Ballard, Rapada right at home with Tides". Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
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  12. 1 2 3 4 Rubama, Larry (July 18, 2013). "Former stars return to Ocean Lakes". Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Titans draft ex-Ocean Lakes receiver Justin Hunter". Virginian-Pilot. Associated Press. April 26, 2013. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
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