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
18:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
57.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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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%

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 383 Students
Kennesaw State University 288 Students
Georgia Southern University 277 Students
Georgia College & State University 184 Students
Mercer University 178 Students
University of West Georgia 161 Students
Emory University 158 Students
University of North Georgia 143 Students
Valdosta State University 141 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 122 Students
Nursing 117 Students
Psychology 98 Students
Biology 82 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 52 Students
Marketing 47 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 40 Students
Chemistry 38 Students
Film and Video Studies 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 429 Reviews
3.0 Alum
5/11/2025
Though the fine arts programs have wonderful teachers and opportunities, the funding is severely lacking. Every other part of that school is cheap, unhelpful, and anxiety inducing. Many of my peers felt drained the moment they stepped in the building. D minus.
4.0 Senior
3/28/2025
Ola High School has amazing teachers that do everything they can to help prepare students for the next step in life while also telling it like it is and not sugar coating things. They offer a range of different sport from football to lacrosse as well as clubs from DECA and SGA to a Fishing club and even and E-Sports club.
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.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/23/2020
Ola has failed in teaching the students.
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...
5.0 parent
12/8/2016
Daughter is a sophomore here and really enjoys the school and is making great progress!
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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Ola High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mcdonough, GA, in the McDonough neighborhood, and is served by the Henry County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,758 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Ola High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $373,993. Discover additional schools in the area, like Higher Praise Academy, Eagle's Landing Christian Academy, Peoples Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Mcdonough has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ola High School.

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