Overlea High School
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| Motto | "Building Traditions & Character" |
|---|---|
| Established | 1961 |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Principal | Elizabeth “Penny” Parker |
| Students | students |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| District | Baltimore County Public Schools |
| Campus | 45 acres |
| Colors | Blue and Orange
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| Mascot | Falcons |
| Website | http://schools.bcps.org/schools/chs/overlea/ |
Overlea High School (OHS) is a four-year public high school in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The school was opened in 1961.
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[edit] About the School
The original building was constructed in the early 1960s. The main structure is 124,266 square feet.[1] It is located on Kenwood Avenue in eastern Baltimore County near the I-695 and I-95 interchange. Though in an unincorporated part of the county, it serves the areas of White Marsh, Rosedale, Overlea, Compton, and Fullerton.
Overlea's school district borders Parkville High School, Perry Hall High School, Kenwood High School, and Dundalk High School.[2]
[edit] Academy of Finance
The Academy of Finance (AOF) is a program offered at the school that allows those interested in business to engage in such activities while still in the high school setting.
[edit] Students
The graduation rate at Overlea has been steady at 79-90% over the past 10 years ending in 2007.[3]
The student population has been increasing every year and is currently at the highest student population to date.
| 2007 | 1,339 |
| 2006 | 1,247 |
| 2005 | 1,180 |
| 2004 | 1,180 |
| 2003 | 1,199 |
| 2002 | 1,173 |
| 2001 | 1,128 |
| 2000 | 1,152 |
| 1999 | 1,048 |
| 1998 | 983 |
| 1997 | 1,030 |
| 1996 | 1,035 |
| 1995 | 1,097 |
| 1994 | 1,129 |
| 1993 | 1,081 |
[edit] Sports
State Champions
- 1971 - Boys Soccer[5]
- 1981 - Softball, Class AA
[edit] Notable alumni
- Erin Nicole, model who has appeared in many Playboy specials.
- Mike Rowe, narrator for many shows on the Discovery Channel including Deadliest Catch, Dirty Jobs and American Chopper.
[edit] References and notes
[edit] External links
- Overlea High School website [6]
- Overlea High School Reunions [7]
- maps.google.com [8]
- OHS Class of 1968 website [9]
