Ola High School

Ola High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
357 N Ola Rd,  Mcdonough, GA
Henry County Schools
3.8
3.9
1,758 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Shedd
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
57.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
8
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
346:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
50.5%
Black
33.9%
Hispanic
8.8%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 407 Students
Georgia State University 375 Students
Kennesaw State University 279 Students
Georgia Southern University 267 Students
Georgia College & State University 185 Students
Mercer University 177 Students
University of West Georgia 162 Students
Emory University 154 Students
Valdosta State University 145 Students
University of North Georgia 140 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 119 Students
Nursing 118 Students
Psychology 97 Students
Biology 84 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students
Marketing 45 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Chemistry 39 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 38 Students
Film and Video Studies 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 424 Reviews
5.0 Alum
11/6/2024
I only attended Ola for one year but as soon as I got there the teachers were immediately welcoming and hands on. Compared to other schools I attended; Ola had a vast selection of Ap classes. Not only did teachers go the extra mile for students, but counselors did their very best to keep seniors on track. Between school activities and club selections I never felt left out or uninvolved.
5.0 Senior
10/30/2024
My experience at ola high school has been awesome. I can still remember my first day here and how the school has changed a progressed over the years. This school has made it able for me to meet new people of different backgrounds, try out new subjects or academics and prepare me for college. I would like to see change on the teacher side of things because over the years Ola has gotten really strict and so there is very to little fun at all anymore. Other than that Ola is an over all great school and this has been the best 4 school years of my life.
5.0 Junior
10/27/2024
I have been in 13 schools throughout my whole life. Before this year I have never felt as comfortable at a school as I do now. I have not had a bad experience with the teachers or any other staff. My grades and GPA went up and I am much more confident and in general just happier at this school. In every single one of my core classes I do not feel like im falling behind or I am slower then the rest of my classmates we go at a slower pace which helps not just me but other students more than I would have thought. The students are nice and I have yet to see ANY form of bullying which I am very used to witnessing. Not many fight which you would expect with the population. Overall just a good school in my opinion.
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3.9 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/23/2020
Ola has failed in teaching the students.
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5.0 parent
5/9/2020
Ola is a wonderful school. The faculty and staff really care about the students and go above and beyond. They challenge and encourage the students. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. The academics are strong. The sports programs excel which leads to exciting school spirit and atmosphere. The...
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5.0 parent
12/8/2016
Daughter is a sophomore here and really enjoys the school and is making great progress!
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5.0 parent
5/13/2015
We moved our child to Ola High School from a private school and have been VERY pleased with the outcome. Our child is thriving at Ola from the education to teachers to friends to school activities. We highly recommend Ola High School!!
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