Oswego High School
Oswego High School serves 2,773 students in grades 9-12.
Oswego High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Oswego High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Oswego High School's student population of 2,773 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 170 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,773 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 170 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oswego High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oswego High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1269 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 26% |
| Black | 8% | 17% |
| White | 63% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CUSD 308 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oswego High School is Oswego Goal (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is East View Academy School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Oswego Oswego Goal Alternative School Grades: 11-12 | 55 students
0.1 miles
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915 0.1 11-12 55 - Oswego East View Academy School Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 98 students10
0.4 miles
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 554-6871 0.4 K-12 98 - Oswego Southbury Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 579 students10
0.8 miles
820 Preston Ln
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489 0.8 K-5 579 - Oswego Thompson Junior High School Math: 30% | Reading: 38%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 886 students10
0.9 miles
440 Boulder Hill
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489 0.9 6-8 886 - Oswego Traughber Junior High School Math: 32% | Reading: 41%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,146 student10
0.9 miles
570 Colchester Dr
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489 0.9 6-8 1,146
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