Octorara Area Junior/Senior High School

Octorara Area Junior/Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
226 Highland Rd,  Atglen, PA
Octorara Area School District
3.5
2.4
1,027 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
27
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
65.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3.2%
State Average
15.6%
Science
9.1%
State Average
29.5%
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
270:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
White
71.6%
Hispanic
16.9%
Black
5.8%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 106 Students
Penn State 86 Students
Temple University 70 Students
University of Pittsburgh 62 Students
Drexel University 46 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 42 Students
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 42 Students
University of Pennsylvania 29 Students
Delaware County Community College 29 Students
Villanova University 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 50 Students
Business 33 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Biology 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Graphic Design 16 Students
Engineering 15 Students
Accounting 14 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Physics 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 108 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/16/2024
Good experience. Great connections and great faculty. Sports are getting better. Offer good amount of classes
3.0 Senior
1/16/2024
I had a fairly solid experience at Octorara as I was very involved in clubs and activities, especially on the sports teams. Octorara is definitely not a great school, nor a bad one, but a district that cares about the development of the students.
4.0 Alum
7/28/2020
I loved it! I had a lot of opportunities to join clubs and organizations and meet amazing friends. some teachers weren't the best but I feel that happens in every district!
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/17/2024
Terrible school terrible teachers even worst superintendent and principal. DONT PLACE YOUR KID IN THIS SCHOOL no black teacher at all this school lacks care and responsibility it’s a pay check for them the grading system is terrible the care factor is worst as a involved parent don’t put your kid in...
5.0 other
2/13/2024
I attended this school and was well-prepared to attend a great university. The AP/honors teachers were passionate, knowledgeable and supportive. I made life-long friends and had great extra-curricular opportunities at Octorara.
2.0 student
9/12/2023
students are rude and disrespectful to both peers and staff. Most people also don't get dress coded if they go out of dress code drastically, but people will get in trouble for wearing a spaghetti strap shirt that fully covers stomach, along with a pair of jean shorts that fix dress code. the school...
5.0 parent
3/30/2023
Octorara is a small rural school, but very much a caring - family environment. The teachers really make an effort to get to know the students, and our experience has been pleasant. What you get out is what you put in. We have been in multiple districts, but our kids choose to come back to Octorara w...

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Octorara Area Junior/Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Atglen, PA and is served by the Octorara Area School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,027 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Octorara Area Junior/Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $468,063. Discover additional schools in the area, like Old Paths Baptist Academy, Valley Christian School, Avon Grove Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Atglen has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Octorara Area Junior/Senior High School.

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