Osawatomie High School is a public high school in Osawatomie, Kansas, United States. It is operated by Osawatomie USD 367 school district. Its mascot is Trojans, and the school colors are red and white. Located at 1200 Trojan Drive, the current enrollment in grades 9-12 is 310 students.
Serving 295 students in grades 9-12, Osawatomie High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Osawatomie High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 88.2 square miles around Osawatomie, KS. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Osawatomie High School's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1893
School Rankings
Osawatomie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Osawatomie High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1185 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
84%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Mascot
Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Osawatomie High School's ranking?
Osawatomie High School is ranked #1185 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Osawatomie High School often compared to?
Osawatomie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paola High School, Louisburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Osawatomie High School?
The graduation rate of Osawatomie High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Osawatomie High School?
295 students attend Osawatomie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Osawatomie High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Osawatomie High School?
Osawatomie High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Osawatomie High School offer ?
Osawatomie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Osawatomie High School part of?
Osawatomie High School is part of Osawatomie School District.
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