O'Connor High School

O'Connor High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
12221 Leslie Rd,  Helotes, TX
Northside Independent School District (San Antonio)
4.0
2.9
2,586 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Jacqueline Horras
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
154
Full Time Teachers
154
Teachers in First or Second Year
29.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
55.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
25%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
370:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
Hispanic
60.7%
White
31.2%
Two or more races
3.5%
Black
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Texas at San Antonio 903 Students
Texas A&M University 743 Students
University of Texas - Austin 647 Students
Texas State University 492 Students
Texas Tech University 417 Students
Northwest Vista College 391 Students
University of the Incarnate Word 362 Students
Baylor University 324 Students
Rice University 255 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 251 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 273 Students
Business 210 Students
Nursing 177 Students
Psychology 152 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 107 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 79 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 79 Students
Computer Science 77 Students
Mechanical Engineering 72 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 63 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 553 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/30/2025
My overall experience here at O'Connor isn't terrible, though there are a few things I would change. It's a great school for those who are looking to get more out there connection-wise. Most teachers are understanding and will do what they can to help as well.
5.0 Sophomore
9/26/2025
This is my second year in O'Connor High School and it is one of the best that I have been to. It has little to no fights, good school spirit and community, along with teachers that really try to teach to the kids and not only to the test. This school also is the most student focused safety program that I have seen. I love this school and I am a part of the ASTA program, Basketball team, and the O'C orchestra. The only real problem is the lack of shade in the courtyard. Since we are in TX the end of summer months get hot. With the size of our lunches, and the lack of room in the cafeteria, some kids have to sit out in the sun or on the floor to escape the hot Texas sun. Other than that this is a fantastic school.
5.0 Freshman
3/7/2025
O'Connor is an amazing school, but sometimes the lessons in my classes are a bit hard to understand. Otherwise, I wouldn't change a thing.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/18/2026
The administration staff are poorly mannered. I’m so glad I got my daughter withdrawn from this school. The staff act so rude and disrespectful as if they were the students. Please do better and at least say hello to. The parents no matter what’s going it’s unprofessional
4.0 other
8/4/2025
I Love O’Connor high school I just graduated from thair, I would say I liked it a lot better than Brandeis High school and Anne Frank Inspire academy high school, I thought the kids thair whare so nice, less drama, and more welcoming. Brandeis High school I thought was full of drama, lots of fights,...
1.0 parent
11/12/2024
The teachers don’t seem to care if the students learn or retain information. Everything is staar test centered (like most of Texas). Male students are often not spoken to if their behavior is poor whereas female students seem overly punished for the same behaviors. This also includes drug activity o...
1.0 parent
1/12/2024
Let me start off with I am a huge supporter of public education, our teachers and give a lot of second, third, fourth chances. Texas schools are a 3rd world country so if you're up north or east, stay.O'Connor administration is weak, biased, and it's not pro-student, at all. They are pro-funding and...

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O'Connor High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Helotes, TX, in the Helotes neighborhood, and is served by the Northside Independent School District (San Antonio) in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,586 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. O'Connor High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $482,660. Discover additional schools in the area, like Scenic Hills Christian Academy, Anne Frank Inspire Academy, School of Science and Technology Hill Country, and more. Learn more about what Helotes has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near O'Connor High School.

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