E. O. Smith High School

1235 Storrs Rd.

Mansfield, CT 06268

7 Reviews

School District

Regional 19
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Submitted by other on June 12, 2022

There was and is nothing good about EOS. I was told by a guidance counselor my sophomore year that I would probably not graduate high school, let alone go to community college. From that point I was excluded from ECE and AP classes and even removed from my honors classes. I was excluded from classes that were required for college admissions (chemistry being one). I was a first gen student (my mom is an immigrant) and we knew nothing about the college process and clearly, guidance was unwilling to help. If you are not wealthy, have a strong last name or parental influence in the school and are not an athlete you will be left in the dark. Please save your kids from going to this school and being forgotten. Send them to Coventry, Windham/ Windham Tech or East Catholic or a prep/ CREC school if at all possible. If you can’t avoid EOS and you are a parent, fight for your kid and get outside college admissions assistance so you can help set your student up for success without depending on EOS staff. Sincerely, A class of 2017 grad (who proved EOS wrong and went to college and is now in grad school (: )
Submitted by student on February 07, 2021

The only good thing about E.O. is the plethora of ECE courses made available to students. Other than that, not much else seems to work. While the ECE courses may help students get a headstart on college, the guidance department is completely useless and doesn't help seniors with the application process. The school culture is toxic, and the only thing the administration is good for is denying the repeated requests of its student body. The English department in particular needs some serious upheaval-- many teachers in this department have backwards policies and refuse to meet student needs.
Submitted by parent on September 29, 2014

This school has a whole lot of things going for it. It's a pity that they are not more responsive to students with some type of special needs. My son is a senior this year and has been dealing with being on the spectrum his whole life. The school has been non-communicative with us, and when his grades started to go down for whatever reason the only way we were able to find out was by daily checks through power-school. It took nearly 3 months to line up the proper tutors, and only one of his teachers was able to offer any kind of assistance in bringing him current. He routinely has 2-3 hours of homework per night. It seems to me that this high school, due to its proximity to UCONN, has adopted the attitude of a college. It is a public school, and the children who need a little extra help or push deserve to get it. I am also unhappy with the vast amounts of money we have funneled directly into the school, most notably the 'senior-photo' ridiculousness. How the school can force parents to use a specific photographer who charges a minimum of 175 dollars for a photo package is beyond me.
Submitted by other on August 23, 2014

Great school but could use some work when it comes to students who need some help keeping up... I was a student there class of 2009 and I needed help but did not get it so my grades dropped dramatically
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2014

E.O.Smith is an environment in which motivated students without disabilities can do well. Special education students, on the other hand, are seen as a financial burden on the budget and some are undoubtedly "The children left behind". The upper administration puts on a facade of integrity meanwhile their true agenda lies only with fiscal responsibilities. In short, heed caution if your child is a special education student.
Submitted by student on July 09, 2013

I don't understand why E. O. Smith has received a 5 out of 10. It deserves at minimum an 8 out of 10. Every school has its flaws but there are so many opportunities at this school. There are a wide range of classes available to take, sports teams to join and a bunch of extra curricular activities for students. The teachers and staff are always willing to help a student even if they aren't that student's teacher. I think EO should have more student activities like dances and other social events. We do have a lot of drama productions, choral and band concerts, fundraisers etc... I really enjoy going to this school. I have made friendships that will last for the rest of my life. THis school is so diverse and in any class, no matter what level, there are people from the different surrounding towns in that class. I am currently entering my Junior year and I meet more and more new people every year while still staying close with my old friends.
Submitted by student on June 09, 2013

I am currently finishing up my freshman year at E.O. Smith. Like another reviewer said, I was, too, shocked when I saw that E.O. Smith received a 5/10. As mentioned before, we are a very diverse school, with students from not just three, but six towns (Mansfield, Willington, Ashford, and Columbia; those living in Coventry and Windham are able to attend if they are in the Ag Ed program). Being someone who is very self-driven, and takes pride in their work, I do believe that my education at E.O. Smith so far has been excellent. As an all-A and AP level student, I have gotten a lot out of each course. E.O. Smith offers a wide variety of classes and activities to meet the interests of many students--upperclassmen even have the opportunity to take courses up at UConn, which is within walking distance. The school is full of these opportunities, that is, if you are willing to take them. The only fault I can really find with this school is the "gap" that seems to be between A-level and B-level classes. There is such a difference between these two levels, with A-levels being quite rigorous, while B-level material seems inadequate. This is definitely something that needs improvement.