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 1,575 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 39%). 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Osage High School's student population of 1,575 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Colors
White, Red
School Rankings
Fort Osage High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Osage High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1324 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
9%
15%
White
71%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Osage High School's ranking?
Fort Osage High School is ranked #1324 out of 2,084 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 39% 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 90%.
How many students attend Fort Osage High School?
1,575 students attend Fort Osage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Fort Osage High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 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 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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