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

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.

Ranking and critical response

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

Clubs and organizations

• Programming Club • ACE Volleyball Club • American Sign Language Club • American Sign Language National Honor Society • Art Club • Asian Culture Club • Badminton Club • Ballroom Dance Club • Band • Boys Soccer Club • Chess Club • Chorus Club • Color Guard • Computer Club • Creative Writing • Dance Team • Debate Team • DECA • Destination Imagination • Dolphin Splash Video Production Club • E-Sports Club • Environmental Club • FBLA • Forensics Team • French Club • French Honor Society • Freshman Class • Future Educators of America (FEA) • Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) • GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) • German Club • German Honor Society • Girls Soccer Club • Gymnastics Club • Japanese Club • Japanese Honor Society • Jazz Band • Junior Class • Key Club • Lacrosse Club (Boys) • Latin Club • Latin Honor Society • Literary Arts Magazine (EBB Tide) • Math & Science Academy Club • Medical Club (HOSA) • Meteorology Club • Model United Nations • Mu Alpha Theta • National Honor Society • National Art Honor Society • Newspaper (The Current) • Ocean Lakes Marching Band • Operation Smile • Orchestra • Paleontology Club • Ping Pong Club • Rod and Reel Club • Russian Club • Scholastic Bowl Team • School Store (Dolphin Cove) • Science Club • Science Competition Club • Science Fiction Club • Senior Class • Ski & Snowboarding Club • Small Engines Club • Sophomore Class • Spanish Club • Spanish Honor Society • Step Club • Stop Hunger Now Club • Student Cooperative Association(SCA) • Student Relay for Life Team • Student Trainers • Surf Club • Technology Student Association • Theatre company • Wrestling Club • Yearbook (Sandstone)

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. 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.

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.

Gymnastics

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

Notable alumni