Public School
South O'Brien Secondary School
- B-Overall Grade
- Public
- 7-12
- Paullina, IA
- 11 reviews
- AcademicsB
- DiversityC+
- TeachersB
- College PrepB-
- Clubs & ActivitiesC
- Health & SafetyB-
- AdministrationC-
- SportsB
- FoodB-
- Resources & FacilitiesC+
South O'Brien Secondary School Rankings
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Academics
AP Enrollment
4%
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- Cost of LivingA
- Good for FamiliesB
- HousingA-
Median Household Income
$63,350
National
$55,322Median Rent
$676
National
$949Median Home Value
$84,800
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
B-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
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Students
Diversity
C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
298
Free or Reduced Lunch
35%
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.3 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.3 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.3 responses
Teachers
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.3 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.3 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.3 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$15,283/ year
National
$12,239- 50%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.4 responses
- 25%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.4 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.4 responses
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South O'Brien Secondary School Reviews
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At South O’Brien I had the opportunity to be involved in many areas. I was a member of NHS, FFA, FCA, speech, choir, sports, quiz bowl and so much more! Teachers form relationships with students and really take an interest in helping them succeed. Academics are highly valued and taken seriously. To improve my high school, I would focus on the culture. My school needs more school spirit and ways of bringing students together to recognize their differences and embrace them. School makes up for a lot of our time and it should be the best place it can be for everyone.
South O'Brien is the epitome of a small town school. Everyone knows everyone. Small classes. Great teacher to student ratio. Because it is such a small school, it has it's ups and downs. On the plus side, it has a great and structured curriculum that I think prepares you for your future job and academic endeavors. True to the small student population, there are plenty of opportunities to be involved in a multitude of activities. Sports, music, art, and other extra curriculars are always accepting new applicants. However, since Paullina is a small, primarily white-Christian community, the stigmas and stereotyping are always a problem among students, teachers, and other such faculty. We also don't have a huge amount of funding and are a little behind in technology and learning materials. Just this year, we became a 1 to 1 laptop school, but our wifi connection is poor and older teachers are hesitant to use it.
I loved my high school! Growing up in a small town and attending school there had its downfalls, but I would not change a thing about my small town. It has made me into the down to earth person I am today and I thank my small town community for that. The support that comes with this close knit group is amazing.