Serving 1,528 students in grades 9-12, Fort Osage High School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Osage High School's student population of 1,528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Osage High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Osage High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#982 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
9%
15%
White
74%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #982 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Osage High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Osage High School is 91%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fort Osage High School?
1,528 students attend Fort Osage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Fort Osage High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 13:1.
What grades does Fort Osage High School offer ?
Fort Osage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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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