Onalaska Junior/Senior High School

Onalaska Junior/Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
1885 FM 3459,  Onalaska, TX
Onalaska Independent School District
3.6
3.5
515 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Anthony Roberts
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
10%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
438:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
White
81.2%
Hispanic
11.2%
Two or more races
3%
Black
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Sam Houston State University 126 Students
Texas A&M University 114 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 91 Students
University of Texas - Austin 57 Students
Texas State University 56 Students
University of Houston 50 Students
Baylor University 46 Students
Angelina College 45 Students
Rice University 41 Students
Texas Tech University 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 29 Students
Business 20 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 10 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 10 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Agricultural Business 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 71 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/20/2024
They could definitely find more teachers who actually care about the students' and want them to succeed. I had some great teachers and some not so great.
2.0 Senior
9/15/2022
It is a fairly small school. It does not have football, nor a lot of funding. My senior class only has about 50 people.
5.0 Senior
5/12/2021
My experience while attending Onalaska Junior/Senior High School has been very eventful. The school has shaped me in spectacular ways and has made me a confident woman. The education system is amazing and the teachers really do care about their students. The only thing I would change about the school is the racism problems and the low amount of student activities.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
3.0 other
4/9/2014
Onalaska Jr/SR high isn't a terrible school. It's a rough school but not horrendous. A majority of the kids come from rough homes and don't have much motivation to do well in school but come because they have friends at school. The teachers and faculty bend over backwards to make sure the students s...
4.0 parent
1/15/2008

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Onalaska Junior/Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Onalaska, TX, in the Onalaska neighborhood, and is served by the Onalaska Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 515 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Onalaska 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 3.56, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $295,689. Discover additional schools in the area, like EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Livingston Montessori School, Centerville High School, and more. Learn more about what Onalaska has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Onalaska Junior/Senior High School.

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