Okemos High School

Okemos High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2800 Jolly Rd,  Okemos, MI
Okemos Public Schools
4.0
4.4
1,519 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Christine Sermak
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
30
English
30
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
92.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

10
Equity
9
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
358:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
57%
Asian or Pacific Islander
22.7%
Two or more races
8.1%
Black
6.9%
Hispanic
5.1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#10 Best College Prep Public HS in Michigan
#11 Best HS For Stem in Michigan
#11 Best Public HS in Michigan
Source: Niche

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.
Michigan State University 717 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 523 Students
Central Michigan University 165 Students
Grand Valley State University 156 Students
Western Michigan University 105 Students
University of Chicago 99 Students
New York University 92 Students
Lansing Community College 90 Students
Wayne State University 82 Students
Michigan Technological University 82 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 132 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 109 Students
Computer Science 106 Students
Business 105 Students
Psychology 91 Students
Political Science and Government 61 Students
Nursing 48 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 48 Students
Engineering 46 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 46 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 245 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/31/2024
We were privileged to be in the Okemos School District. My daughter received an excellent education from 3rd to 12th grade. The OHS music program is one of the best in the state of Michigan. One issue, however, was that only one counselor was available for over 450 senior students. Consequently, her time was limited, and we would have liked to receive more assistance with college admissions.
4.0 Senior
2/11/2024
My overall experience at Okemos High School has been great. I love the student population, the diversity, the wide variety of experiences and cultures that bring us together. I love the clubs we have at the school (we keep getting new ones, too). The teachers are very qualified and nice for the most part, and our facilities and resources are on point. Our sports are good, though not excellent, and lastly, the food at our school is adequate (couldn't be better, but has improved a little).
4.0 Senior
1/3/2024
Best part would be that if you get the right teachers you can really grasp a subject and the worst part is that if you get unlucky and get a bad teacher you will be completely unprepared for everything that comes after that class. What I would like to see changed is more accountability on a teacher to teach well and also for the administration to make less decisions based on their own appearance and more based on the students they are in charge of.
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GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 8 Reviews
4.0 parent
4/23/2020
Overall I would say as a minority who has had two children go through Okemos School I would do it again. My son struggles with math and his junior high math teacher has been tutoring him since he entered high school. I would say 90% of the teachers are amazing and love what they do, but 10% should r...
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1.0 parent
4/22/2020
A nightmare. It is not diverse. It desperately needs male teachers and teachers of color
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5.0 parent
7/29/2019
My daughter has grown as a student, and as a person in Okemos schools. She is near the top of her class academically and enjoys extra circular activities in and out of school. As a parent I would recommend Okemos schools to any parent looking to give their child a head start on college.
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5.0 other
10/14/2017
I went to Willow Elementary...and Otto Middle School. When I transferred to Okemos, needless to say it was a challenge. However, the teachers are amazing. I graduated with a 3.85 despite having to “Catch up”. I feel like the staff was well above average in their concern for students’ success. Amazin...
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Okemos High School

Okemos High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Okemos, MI, in the Okemos neighborhood, and is served by the Okemos Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,519 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Okemos High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $460,609. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lansing Christian School, Lansing Baptist School, Chippewa Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Okemos has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Okemos High School.

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