O'CONNOR H S

2,794 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

O'Connor High School, located in Helotes, Texas, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Northside Independent School District (NISD). Known for its strong academic focus and competitive spirit, the school serves a diverse student body and is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programs, including award-winning athletics, fine arts, and career and technology education. The campus is designed to foster a comprehensive learning environment, preparing students for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

As a staple of the Helotes community, O'Connor High School benefits from the resources and institutional support of the large Northside ISD system. The school places a high priority on student engagement and community involvement, often acting as a hub for local events and school spirit. By providing a wide array of advanced placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized clubs, O'Connor strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes both individual academic achievement and collaborative growth.

2,794

Total Students

158.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O'CONNOR H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	871
Hispanic	1,697
Black	68
Asian	50
Two or More	98
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,697 (60.7 %)
White
871 (31.2 %)
Two or More
98 (3.5 %)
Black
68 (2.4 %)
Asian
50 (1.8 %)
American Indian
8 (0.3 %)
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NORTHSIDE ISD
Phone:	(210)397-4800
Website:	http://nisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	158.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	479
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 9 670

Grade 10 736

Grade 11 647

Grade 12 741

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for O'CONNOR H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	670
Grade 10	736
Grade 11	647
Grade 12	741

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for O'CONNOR H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,397	50%
Male	1,397	50%

High School 6th - 12th