North Oconee High School

North Oconee High School
Location
Oconee, Georgia
United States
Information
Type Public high school
Established 2004
Principal Philip Brown
Faculty 80
Grades 9–12
Number of students 1030
School color(s) Red, gold, and black
Athletics GHSA Division AAA Region 8
Mascot Titan
Website www.oconee.k12.ga.us/nohs

North Oconee High School (NOHS) is a public school located in Bogart, Georgia, United States. It opened in 2004 and is the second public high school in Oconee County.

The school's mascot is the Titan, and its colors are red and gold (and recently voted black as well). The school currently has upwards of 1200 students.

Academics

North Oconee consistently rates highly in academic standings. It is ranked in the top 2% of schools nationally,[1] and as the top school in SAT and ACT scores in northeast Georgia. According to data supplied by the Georgia Department of Education, the school's 2010 preliminary graduation rate was 92.5%.

The Georgia High School Graduation Test reports rates by school system. The Georgia Department of Education, aggregating scores of both North Oconee High School and Oconee County High School, ranks Oconee County in the top 5 of the 180 Georgia school systems. The Newsweek ranking[2] of top high schools consistently names North Oconee in the top 5% of high schools in the nation.

Both Oconee County high schools were named Advanced Placement Merit Schools, the only two public high schools in the greater Athens area to receive this recognition. To receive this distinction, at least 20% of the students must take AP exams, with 50% or more scoring the passing score of 3 or higher.[3]

According to the demographics from the Georgia Department of Education, approximately 87% of the student body are White, 4% Black, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian, and 2% are of mixed ethnicity. About 25% are enrolled in the gifted program and less than 1% are enrolled in remedial education. Over 65% of graduates are eligible for the Hope Scholarship.[4]

North Oconee has approximately 80 teachers. About 73% hold master's degrees or higher.[5]

Athletic teams

The school competes at the AAAA division level in region 8. It competes in many major local and regional high school athletics.

Athletic championships

Girls' track and field won the first place in GHSAA Division AA in 2008 and 2010.

NOHS Titan Regiment

The Regiment is the ambassadorial music organization for North Oconee High School. Among its recent awards are:[6]

Feeder schools

References

  1. ↑ "North Oconee in Newsweek top ranks". Athens Newspapers, Inc.
  2. ↑ "America's Best High Schools: The List". Newsweek.
  3. ↑ "Superintendent Names "AP Honor Schools"". Georgia Dept. of Education.
  4. ↑ "2008-2009 Report Card: North Oconee High School". Georgia Department of Education.
  5. ↑ "Oconee County Schools Annual Report" (PDF). Oconee County School System.
  6. ↑ "Awards & Results". NOHS Band.
  7. ↑ Malcom Bridge Middle School
  8. ↑ Malcom Bridge Elementary
  9. ↑ Rocky Branch Elementary
  10. ↑ High Shoals Elementary

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