Okeechobee High School

Okeechobee High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2800 US Highway 441 N,  Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee County School District
3.5
2.3
1,741 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Dylan Tedders
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
29.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
267:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
45.4%
White
42.1%
Black
6.5%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native American
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
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.
University of Florida 238 Students
University of Central Florida 229 Students
Indian River State College 217 Students
Florida State University 185 Students
University of South Florida 179 Students
Florida Gulf Coast University 161 Students
Florida Atlantic University 159 Students
University of North Florida 131 Students
University of Miami 128 Students
Florida Southern College 119 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 110 Students
Business 72 Students
Biology 52 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 23 Students
Criminology 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Dental Hygiene 17 Students
Health Professions 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 149 Reviews
5.0 Alum
8/2/2024
Great school. It helped prepare me for college and I was able to do dual enrollemnt as well. Amazing staff as well.
4.0 Senior
6/27/2023
The best part about Okeechobee High school is it is easy to get along in the school, no one is left out. I've yet to experience something bad here at OHS.
4.0 NicheUser
6/16/2022
This High School was not the best with handling situations but the teachers that I had were some of the best ones I ever had.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 student
8/24/2013
A too-close community that leads to rumors being the dominate force in this school. Agriculture or Machinery? Oh right, we have ROTC and Sports. Band? Sure. Teachers with degrees in the field they're teaching? A few, I think.... Dress code is based off of the opinion of whatever specific administrat...
5.0 other
5/12/2010
1.0 student
7/23/2008

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Okeechobee High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Okeechobee, FL, in the Okeechobee neighborhood, and is served by the Okeechobee County School District in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 1,741 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Okeechobee High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.34, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $315,699. Discover additional schools in the area, like Okeechobee Achievement Academy, Okeechobee Youth Treatment Center (Oytc), Okeechobee Virtual Franchise, and more. Learn more about what Okeechobee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Okeechobee High School.

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