Oblong High School

Oblong High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
700 S Range St,  Oblong, IL
Oblong Community Unit School District No. 4
3.6
3.0
165 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Fritz Wheeler
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
550
Verbal
540
Average ACT
21
Math
22
English
20
Reading
21
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
66.7%
State Average
43%
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
245:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.4%
Female
45.6%
White
93.8%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Lincoln Trail College 39 Students
Eastern Illinois University 35 Students
Vincennes University 20 Students
Indiana State University 17 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 16 Students
Illinois State University 13 Students
Olney Central College 13 Students
Lake Land College 10 Students
Purdue University 9 Students
Northern Illinois University 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 15 Students
Physical Therapy 9 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 8 Students
Business 7 Students
Biology 7 Students
Psychology 5 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 5 Students
Education 5 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 4 Students
Agricultural Business 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 9 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/22/2018
I really loved my experience at my high schools. At this school I very much enjoyed the teachers and my peers and how friendly and connected we were as a collective group. I think that the biggest improvement for this school would be building upgrades as it is an older building but in very high quality shape for its age.
4.0 Alum
4/2/2018
The teachers and administrators were always willing to help me and answer my questions the best they could. I felt welcomed here and actually enjoyed school.
4.0 NicheUser
9/21/2015
My class is very close, we all help each other out!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
2.0 student
8/2/2010
The school has no AP or honor courses. They do not weigh classes. Students who take the easiest classes possible can be valedictorian. A small amount of the teachers actually care about the students and education. Teachers at Oblong High mostly advocate mindless memorization. In all of my days at ob...
5.0 student
3/19/2010
Its an AWESOME school wouldnt change anything about it everyone gets treated the same teachers are awesome
2.0 other
11/4/2007

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Oblong High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Oblong, IL and is served by the Oblong Community Unit School District No. 4 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 165 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24.5% are proficient in reading. Oblong High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westside Christian Academy, Oblong Elementary School, ASSIST TAOEP 12, and more. Learn more about what Oblong has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oblong High School.

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