Osceola High School
Tel:
(870)563-2192
- Osceola High School serves 335 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Osceola High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Osceola High School's student population of 335 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 335 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Osceola High School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Osceola High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #994 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 13% |
| Black | 84% | 21% |
| White | 12% | 60% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.33 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 43% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Osceola School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Osceola High School is Arkansas Northeastern College (6.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Osceola Stem Charter (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Osceola Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Osceola North Elementary School Grades: PK-K | 179 students
1.6 miles
1230 W Semmes
Osceola, AR 72370
(870)563-1155 1.6 PK-K 179 - Osceola Osceola Elementary School Grades: 1-4 | 378 students
1.7 miles
138 Franklin
Osceola, AR 72370
(870)563-2371 1.7 1-4 378 - Osceola Osceola Stem Charter Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 346 students
2.3 miles
112 N School St
Osceola, AR 72370
(870)563-2150 2.3 5-8 346 - Burdette Arkansas Northeastern College Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
6.0 miles
Hwy 148 And Nterstate 55
Burdette, AR 72321
(870)763-1486 6.0 9-12 n/a - Wilson Rivercrest High School Grades: 7-12 | 603 students
9.4 miles
1700 Hwy 14 W
Wilson, AR 72395
(870)655-8111 9.4 7-12 603
School Reviews
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