North Oconee High School

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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.

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North Oconee High School
Titan Shield.png
Address
North Oconee High School
1081 Rocky Branch Road

Bogart
,
Georgia
30622

United States
Coordinates 33°52′40″N83°31′26″W / 33.8779°N 83.5238°W / 33.8779; -83.5238
Information
TypePublic High School
Established2004
PrincipalKeith Carter
Teaching staff88.00 (FTE) [1]
Grades 9–12
Number of students1,479 (2022–23) [1]
Student to teacher ratio16.81 [1]
Color(s)   
Red, gold, and black
Athletics GHSA Division AAAA Region 8
MascotTitus
Website www.oconeeschools.org/nohs

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

On December 17, 2024, North Oconee High School won the GHSA 4AAAA state football championship defeating top-ranked Marist School 14-7. It was North Oconee's first state football championship. [7] North Oconee's Flag football team finished second in the GHSA Division 2 championship, losing to Greenbriar 18-0. [8]

NOHS Titan Regiment

The Titan Regiment's Performance of the "I Wanna Rock" halftime show, performed in October 2021 I Wanna Rock.png
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.

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. The marching band's competition awards include: [9]

North Oconee'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), 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

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "North Oconee High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  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. ↑ Awtrey, Stan. "North Oconee flips the script to beat No. 1 Marist for first state title". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN   1539-7459 . Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  8. ↑ Tidwell, Sara. "Greenbrier shuts out North Oconee to win Division 2 flag football state championship". Online Athens. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  9. ↑ "Awards & Results". NOHS Band.
  10. ↑ Malcom Bridge Middle School
  11. ↑ Malcom Bridge Elementary
  12. ↑ Rocky Branch Elementary
  13. ↑ High Shoals Elementary
  14. ↑ Dove Creek Elementary
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