Serving 258 students in grades 7-12, Oskaloosa Jr-sr 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1048 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School is ranked #1048 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Oskaloosa Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mclouth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School?
258 students attend Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School?
Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School offer ?
Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School part of?
Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School is part of Oskaloosa School District.
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