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 678 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 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Osage High's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Osage Beach, MO, covering approximately 148.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 7.7 miles and the furthest edge reaching 11.2 miles.
- 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 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1933
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 0.26, 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
#831 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Indian
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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 89.3%.
How many students attend Osage High School?
678 students attend Osage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Osage High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Osage High School?
Osage High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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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