OHS's academics are extremely rigorous, not because its teachers assign heaps of busy work, but because the assignments require analytical thinking, comprehensive reading, and deep questioning. Many past and present students I know take at least two or three AP courses, some even four or five. Furthermore, the classes that are not labeled "AP" are just as challenging. And in case students have wrung out their high school options in subjects they love, OHS provides university level courses. This high-level course load forces students to be organized, disciplined, and motivated.
To balance the difficult coursework, teachers and the administration are always willing and happy to help those who are struggling. I know this from personal experience. The outside-class resources have greatly helped me through demanding subjects. Most teachers have or are acquiring doctorates, but more importantly, all are passionate about their respective disciplines. For students, this means the chance to work with inspiring teachers who encourage critical analysis. OHS forges a strong intellectual community of young thinkers through creative online mediums, enabling us, its students, to have the confidence, knowledge, and skills to respond critically to important issues.
