Ola High School

www.henry.k12.ga.us/oh

1,764 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ola High School, located in McDonough, Georgia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Henry County School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It provides a diverse curriculum that includes standard core subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various elective tracks designed to challenge students and prepare them for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Ola High School places a strong emphasis on student life and community involvement. The school maintains a robust extracurricular program, featuring a wide array of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic excellence and a well-rounded student experience, Ola High School aims to cultivate a supportive culture that helps students reach their full potential within the Henry County community.

1,764

Total Students

89.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ola High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	891
Hispanic	156
Black	598
Asian	23
Two or More	87
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
891 (50.5 %)
Black
598 (33.9 %)
Hispanic
156 (8.8 %)
Two or More
87 (4.9 %)
Asian
23 (1.3 %)
American Indian
7 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Henry County
Phone:	(770)288-3222
Website:	http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/oh
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,764
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	501
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	114

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 470

Grade 10 478

Grade 11 377

Grade 12 439