Colonial High School

6100 Oleander Drive

School District

Orange County Public Schools
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 26, 2023

This school need a lot of help because they hide the problem of student is not true and accused them of something did not do and have proof and horrible staff bully and harassment and emotion abuse and physical attack and other thing to and this when out of control they don't a lot of help of the student they hurt student it sad the school don't help the student and real bad support of staff and horrible to go to this school this student need help
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2022

My child has made great relationships and enjoys going to school.
Submitted by parent on October 31, 2021

My sons were graduated in Colonial .Now one is general sutgron oncology. The second one PD at Economics .All teachers were great . Please do not make negative comments about the teachers and the school . It is a negative and harm our community ,discourage the children .Educate and encourage your children at home and will be a model at school
Submitted by other on July 19, 2021

This school is worst because they will hurt you and there is more and they will hide something of parents and there is more of it
Submitted by other on March 22, 2017

Colonial High School continues to shine! We are so pleased with the level of academic and cultural success. Scores are on the rise and so is the level of commitment and pride. Mr. Martinez, the principal, the administrative team, and staff are committed to being the best and providing our students with an amazing school. Keep up the great work!
Submitted by teacher on August 23, 2015

I was a teacher from 2001 to 2010,,,wonderful environment...students were great...rarely had a discipline problem..all of teachers were very friendly...
Submitted by other on April 06, 2015

As a 2006 Alumni, I have the best memories of Colonial! I was part of the drama troupe (0592) and participated in everything I could! I took a mix of regular, honors, and AP courses, so I was pretty busy. I feel that Colonial prepared me for the real world... and I am still very proud to be a Grenadier!
Submitted by student on September 03, 2014

i currently attend colonial highschool. I absolutely love this school. it is not as bad as these bad reviews make it seem. they've obviously have had bad experiences at the school. I have all honors classes and the teachers and staff are great! they are only doing their job but if you're on their good side you won't have any problems what so ever. they have great programs to get into. I like that you can go to many teachers to talk to and they are willing to help you become a better student. it all really comes down to how social someone is, who they choose to hang out with, and how they take certain things other students say. overall this school is great! I have no complaints at all.
Submitted by student on July 17, 2014

This school is unlike any other. It may not be in the best area, but the students are so hard working and dedicated to whatever they do. The kids who attend Colonial are seriously underestimated. Colonials extra curricular activities are top notch too! Their theatre department (Troupe 592) has placed in the top 3 for the last 3 years at district competition and have received straight superiors at state competition. Their ROTC program is the largest in the area and receives tons of awards at competitions. Their chorus and band are spectacular too- and they have so much pride with what they do! Colonial High School has wonderful teachers and have never disappointed! It is truly great to be a grenadier!
Submitted by student on July 03, 2014

I will be attending Colonial High School for my third year. I love the school. I strongly disagree with the assumptions of others. The teachers at this school try their best and thrive to make the kids work as hard as possible. I've had outstanding teachers that I still miss till this day. The teachers and administration have always looked at me as their own which I strongly appreciate. The teachers have pushed me to achieve my goals. I love Colonial! Also, we have a new principle, Dr. Prince.. He is an outstanding, hardworking, dedicated principle. The best I've ever had! He has really done an amazing job improving our school.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2014

I'm a proud parent that has two kids. One of whom graduated from colonial high, and is now in college with college credits earned within Colonial's advanced placement classes. During his high school experience, some of these bad reviews may relate. However, colonial had always provided more than an exceptional education for its students. My youngest son currently attend colonial with a GPA over 3.5. There is currently a new principal that has made some changes in the behavioral issues of students. Now colonial high has more devoted/ well behaved students and an exceptional education as well. Colonial is known for its excelling sports team, and overall, this is a school that any student would want to go to. Remember, it's great to be a GRENADIER!!!!!
Submitted by parent on October 01, 2013

Good parenting is a key to successful students . Having my children at Colonial is sometimes an issue but overall excellent. They are in the top 10 and I am proud of some of the teachers. Counselors also. Keep up the good work. Some students r lazy
Submitted by other on September 26, 2013

Colonial has always been an upstanding educational institution. Many successful people have graduated from this school: Delta Burke (1974), a former Miss Orlando and a film and television actress; Steve Christmas (1976), Former professional baseball player (Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs) Mike Metcalfe (1991), Former professional baseball player (Los Angeles Dodgers) ; Joel Pi eiro (1996), Former MLB Pitcher, plays for minor league; Kevin Elliott (2007), current NFL Wide Reciver (Buffalo Bills). I too graduated from this great school in 1979 and am still very proud to be a Colonial Grenadier! You get out of your education what you put into it. The teachers, faculty and staff of this school are excellent and work hard to make our kids successful. So students do your best and you too will be successful. Parents do everything in your power to make sure your child is successful. Stop complaining and pointing the fingers at others..Look at yourself in the mirror and see the truth. GO COLONIAL GRENADIERS!!!
Submitted by other on August 14, 2013

Colonial isn't a bad school like some people want to put it. Colonial is what we the students make it. Some of the students are unruly but that's not our fault they are its the parents. The way your child acts is upond you. If your child is complaining aof something set yoir foot down and try to find out what's really happening. But over all its a great place to learn things and get your priorities straigh and get ready for the future with great programs like the magnet, A.V.I.D, honors classes, etc. Have a great day! And its GRRRREAT to be a Grenadier!
Submitted by other on May 07, 2013

This was my high school. I graduated in '09. CHS has two campuses: a freshman campus and the main campus, for sophomores, juniors and seniors. The 9th great center was good. I have little complaints about it. As for the main campus, there are quite a few. First, the administration is terrible. None of the staff will listen to you and they assume you're guilty until proven innocent. They'll ask you something, and when you try to answer, they'll just say, "I don't wanna hear any excuses!" One of my friends who currently goes there says it's still the same today. There were fights almost every day, and each time there was one, the lunch time would be cut back. The whole school was punished just for two people. Half of the teachers there either have no clue what they're doing or they just don't care. It's just a really bad school, and I'm so glad to be out of there. Too bad I live only a mile away from it.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2013

EXCELLENT. STAFF IS AWESOME. PRINCIPAL EXTRAORDINARY. MY DAUGHTER HAS PERFORM GREAT. LOVE THIS SCHOOL. RECOMMEND TO PARENTS.
Submitted by parent on January 27, 2013

I have one daughter that graduated from CHS and another that will graduate in June. My oldest daughter had many disciplinary problems and Dean Withem and Mr. Border were instrumental in working with her and saw to it that she graduated. My youngest daughter is involved in the AP/Honors program and is taking advantage of the dual enrollment opportunity. The AP program did an excellent job of preparing her for college and she made the Presidents list her 1st semester at Valencia and will attend FSU (as part of their honors program) in the fall. The HTML, Anatomy and Psychology classes were excellent. All the teachers my girls had were wonderful educators. Miss Rummel does an excellent job with Key Club. The Beta club and NHS Society are also awesome opportunity's. Just like with all schools you have nice well-behaved students and not-so-nice not-such-well-behaved students. Overall CHS has been a great school whose staff worked diligently so that my oldest daughter graduated and the courses available would've prepared her for a technical school if she were so inclined and the teachers and staff worked hard to prepare my youngest daughter for college. I would recommend it to anybody.