North Oconee High School
Address
Map
1081 Rocky Branch Road

Bogart
,
Georgia
30622

United States
Coordinates33°52′40″N 83°31′26″W / 33.8779°N 83.5238°W / 33.8779; -83.5238
Information
TypePublic High School
Established2004
PrincipalKeith Carter
Faculty85
Teaching staff87.50 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Number of students1,512 (2021–22)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.28[1]
Color(s)     
Red, gold, and black
AthleticsGHSA Division AAAA Region 8
MascotTitus
Websitewww.oconeeschools.org/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 Titus, and its colors are red, black, and gold. The school currently has upwards of 1300 students.

Academics

North Oconee consistently rates highly in academic standings. The high school is continually regarded as one of the top high schools in Georgia. It is ranked in the top 2% of schools nationally,[2] 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[3] 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.[4]

According to the demographics from the Georgia Department of Education, approximately 87% of the student body are White, 4% Black, 4% Hispanic, and 2% are of mixed ethnicity. About 25% are enrolled in the gifted program and less than 1% are enrolled in remedial education. Over 69% of graduates are eligible for the Hope Scholarship.[5]

North Oconee has approximately 80 teachers. About 73% hold master's degrees or higher.[6]

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

NOHS Titan Regiment

This image depicts the North Oconee Titan Regiment on the first set of their fall marching band show, "I Wanna Rock"
The Titan Regiment's Performance of the "I Wanna Rock" halftime show, performed in October 2021

The Regiment is the ambassadorial music organization for North Oconee High School. During the fall season, the Titan Regiment functions and performs as a marching band, and in the spring, a concert band. The band also has some optional programs, such as a Jazz Band and Solo Ensemble.

Titan Regiment (Marching Band)

During the fall season, the Titan Regiment Marching Band performs halftime shows and 'stands tunes' during football games. The band also participates in marching competitions across Georgia. Among the marching band's competition awards are:[7]

Concert Band

The North Oconee High School's concert band consists of brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. The concert band classes will rehearse music, preparing for concerts throughout the semester. As well as concerts, the band also participates in GMEA LGPE (Large Group Performance Evaluation)[1], where the band's performance will be adjudicated and rated. Recently, the concert band has been split into a 'Symphonic Band' and a 'Wind Ensemble' due to an abundance of students registered in a concert band class.

Feeder schools

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c "North Oconee High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  2. ^ "North Oconee in Newsweek top ranks". Athens Newspapers, Inc.
  3. ^ "America's Best High Schools: The List". Newsweek.
  4. ^ "Superintendent Names "AP Honor Schools"". Georgia Dept. of Education.
  5. ^ "2008-2009 Report Card: North Oconee High School". Georgia Department of Education.
  6. ^ "Oconee County Schools Annual Report" (PDF). Oconee County School System.
  7. ^ "Awards & Results". NOHS Band.
  8. ^ Malcom Bridge Middle School
  9. ^ Malcom Bridge Elementary
  10. ^ Rocky Branch Elementary
  11. ^ High Shoals Elementary
  12. ^ Dove Creek Elementary

External links

GHSA Class AAAA Region 8
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