Osage High School is a secondary school located in Osage Beach, Missouri. Approximately 96% of the students who attend the school are Caucasian, 1% are Hispanic, and the small remainder are Native American or African-American. The student to teacher ratio is 15 to 1.
Serving 676 students in grades 9-12, 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Osage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Osage High School's student population of 676 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1933
Colors
White, Maroon
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Osage High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Osage High School is 0.24, 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
#831 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
87%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Osage High School's ranking?
Osage High School is ranked #831 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Osage High School often compared to?
Osage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camdenton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Osage High School?
The graduation rate of Osage High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Osage High School?
676 students attend Osage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Osage High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Osage High School?
Osage High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Osage High School offer ?
Osage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Osage High School part of?
Osage High School is part of School Of The Osage School District.
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