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Public School | Grades 9-12 | Henry County

Ola High School is located in McDonough, GA and is one of 11 high schools in Henry County School District. It is a public school that serves 1472 students in grades 9-12.

Ola High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ola High School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Ola High School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ola High School's students and teachers. more

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357 North Ola Rd, McDonough, GA 30252

(770) 288-3222

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4education: The faculty and staff are serious about our children's education. What a passionate group of educators!

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Renee U. Richards: Never have I experienced such caring, determined and supportive administrators and faculty. Thank you for your faithfulness to our students!!!

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 1472

49% 51%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Ola High School had 27% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 57% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

74%

Black

19%

Hispanic

Two or More Races

Asian/Pacific Islander

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Henry County District Spending

$8,288Per Pupil

The Henry County spends $8,288 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 66% on instruction, 29% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Henry County District

18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Ola High School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the GHSGT

What is it?

The GHSGT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grade 11 in English language arts, math, science and social studies.

How is it Scored?

Students receive a score of pass, pass plus, or fail. Students must pass all sections of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school.

About the EOCT

What is it?

The EOCT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed at the completion of each course in grade 9 literature & composition, American literature and composition, algebra I, geometry, physical science, biology, United States History and Economics/Business/Free Enterprise.

How is it Scored?

Students receive a score of pass, pass plus, or fail. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

About the GHSWT

What is it?

The GHSWT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grade 11 in writing.

How is it Scored?

Students receive a score of pass, pass plus, or fail. Students must pass all sections of the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school.

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Ola High School

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18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

Test Scores

About the GHSGT

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

About the EOCT

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

About the GHSWT

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

9th Grade Literature

Algebra I

American Literature

Biology

Geometry

Physical Science

U.S. History

English Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies

Writing

English Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies

English Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies

English Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies

English Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies

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