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Osseo-fairchild High School vs. Independence High School

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School Overview

School
Osseo-fairchild High School
50851 East St
Osseo, WI 54758
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Independence High School
23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Osseo-fairchild High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 234 students in grades 9-12, Osseo-fairchild High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 145 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
234 students
145 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Osseo-fairchild High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Osseo-fairchild High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independence High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Osseo-fairchild High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Independence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Osseo-fairchild High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Osseo-Fairchild School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Independence High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Independence School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1517 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
#1790 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Osseo-fairchild High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Independence High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Osseo-fairchild High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Osseo-Fairchild School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Independence School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Osseo-fairchild High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Osseo-Fairchild School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Independence School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Osseo-fairchild High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Osseo-Fairchild School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Independence School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in WI)
≥90%
(Top 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Osseo-fairchild High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Osseo-Fairchild School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Independence High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Independence School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Osseo-fairchild High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Independence High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
59
40
Grade 10 Students
54
30
Grade 11 Students
60
39
Grade 12 Students
61
36

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Osseo-fairchild High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Osseo-Fairchild School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Osseo-fairchild High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Osseo-Fairchild School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Independence School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Osseo-fairchild High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Osseo-Fairchild School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Independence School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Osseo-fairchild High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Osseo-Fairchild School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Independence School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
92%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Osseo-fairchild High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Osseo-Fairchild School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Independence School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Osseo-fairchild High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Osseo-Fairchild School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Independence School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Osseo-fairchild High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Osseo-Fairchild School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Independence School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Osseo-fairchild High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Osseo-Fairchild School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Independence School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Osseo-fairchild High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Osseo-Fairchild School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Independence School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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