Fort Osage High School is a high school located at 2101 N. Twyman Rd. in unincorporated Jackson County, Missouri, in the Kansas City metropolitan area, adjacent to Independence. It belongs to the Fort Osage R-1 School District and serves a section of northern Independence.
Serving 1,545 students in grades 9-12, Fort Osage High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Osage High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Independence, MO, encompassing approximately 118.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Osage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fort Osage High School's student population of 1,545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,545 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Osage High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Osage High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1340 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red
School Mascot
Indian
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Osage High School's ranking?
Fort Osage High School is ranked #1340 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Osage High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Osage High School is 92%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Fort Osage High School?
1,545 students attend Fort Osage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Fort Osage High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Osage High School?
Fort Osage High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fort Osage High School offer ?
Fort Osage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Osage High School part of?
Fort Osage High School is part of Fort Osage R-I School District.
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