Osage High School

Summary:

Osage High School is a public high school in Osage, Iowa, serving 313 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Osage Community School District, which is ranked 72 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Osage High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 94.3% of 10th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6 students per teacher, compared to nearby schools like Charles City High School (14.4) and Rockford Junior-Senior High School (10.2). Additionally, Osage High School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 26.52%, compared to nearby schools like Charles City High School (46.63%) and Rockford Junior-Senior High School (48.28%).

Osage High School's consistent academic excellence is reflected in its ranking in the top 25 Iowa high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2013-2014 school year. While the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 93.61% of students identifying as White, this demographic profile is not necessarily a factor in the school's success. The combination of Osage High School's academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and socioeconomic profile suggests that the school is a model of educational excellence that could offer valuable lessons for other schools seeking to improve their own outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

820 Sawyer Drive
Osage, IA 50461

(641) 732-3102

District: Osage Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,302

Feeder schools for Osage High School:

Elementary:	Lincoln Elementary School
Middle:	Osage Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 313

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Osage High School ranks better than 92.6% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Osage High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Osage High School is $16,302.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Osage High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Osage High School 25^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Osage High School in the ranking list.)

Osage Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Osage Community School District 72^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Osage High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	67.16	115^th	351	67.2%
2013	79.34	25^th	351	92.9%
2014	86.52	9^th	322	97.2%
2015	56.68	160^th	324	50.6%
2016	59.88	135^th	320	57.8%
2017	67.86	103^rd	325	68.3%
2018	77.02	54^th	320	83.1%
2019	63.62	123^rd	327	62.4%
2021	54.75	157^th	327	52.0%
2022	63.78	112^th	332	66.3%
2023	77.38	46^th	336	86.3%
2024	81.89	25^th	338	92.6%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Osage High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	297	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	297
1989	291	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	291
1990	283	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	284
1991	347	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	350
1992	336	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	342
1993	324	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	330
1994	333	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	337
1995	350	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	354
1996	350	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	354
1997	368	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	372
1998	371	0	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	379
1999	358	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	361
2000	362	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	366
2001	366	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	369
2002	374	4	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	384
2003	374	4	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	384
2004	365	5	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	374
2005	350	5	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	363
2006	361	3	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	372
2007	330	2	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	342
2008	351	2	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	362
2009	339	2	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	346
2010	311	1	2	1	1	0	0	316
2011	319	0	1	2	1	0	0	323
2012	295	2	1	2	1	0	0	301
2013	285	5	1	3	0	0	0	294
2014	302	3	1	3	0	0	0	309
2015	301	2	1	4	0	0	0	308
2016	303	1	0	4	0	0	2	310
2017	296	3	0	10	0	0	3	312
2018	276	3	0	5	0	0	3	287
2019	266	4	0	2	0	0	2	274
2020	281	3	1	3	1	0	3	292
2021	273	2	1	7	1	0	2	286
2022	278	3	0	11	1	0	4	297
2023	293	1	0	12	2	0	5	313

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Osage High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	297	23.4	12.6	18.5
1989	291	23.9	12.1	15.5
1990	284	23.5	12.0	10.2
1991	350	25.4	13.7	13.1
1992	342	26.0	13.1	14
1993	330	25.8	12.8	12.1
1994	337	25.9	13.0	11.9
1995	354	26.0	13.6	11.6
1996	354	26.0	13.6	11.6
1997	372	26.1	14.3	11.6
1998	379	27.1	14.0	10.8
1999	361	27.3	13.2	19.7
2000	366	27.3	13.4	23
2001	369	28.9	12.8	18.7
2002	384	27.8	13.8	18.8
2003	384	27.8	13.8	18.8
2004	374	27.3	13.7	17.6
2005	363	26.0	14.0	17.9
2006	372	25.7	14.5	15.6
2007	342	25.5	13.4	17.3
2008	362	25.3	14.3	17.4
2009	346	27.5	12.6	18.2
2010	316	26.9	11.7	23.7
2011	323	22.4	14.3	24.5
2012	301	22.2	13.5	23.6
2013	294	23.1	12.6	28.2
2014	309	23.3	13.2	23.9
2015	308	26.0	11.8	24
2016	310	25.0	12.4	28.4
2017	312	24.9	12.5	24
2018	287	25.0	11.4	22.3
2019	274	24.8	11.0	27.4
2020	292	25.1	11.6	27.4
2021	286	25.4	11.2	33.9
2022	297	25.4	11.6	34
2023	313	23.0	13.6	26.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Osage High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	297	23.4	12.6	18.5
1989	291	23.9	12.1	15.5
1990	284	23.5	12.0	10.2
1991	350	25.4	13.7	13.1
1992	342	26.0	13.1	14
1993	330	25.8	12.8	12.1
1994	337	25.9	13.0	11.9
1995	354	26.0	13.6	11.6
1996	354	26.0	13.6	11.6
1997	372	26.1	14.3	11.6
1998	379	27.1	14.0	10.8
1999	361	27.3	13.2	19.7
2000	366	27.3	13.4	23
2001	369	28.9	12.8	18.7
2002	384	27.8	13.8	18.8
2003	384	27.8	13.8	18.8
2004	374	27.3	13.7	17.6
2005	363	26.0	14.0	17.9
2006	372	25.7	14.5	15.6
2007	342	25.5	13.4	17.3
2008	362	25.3	14.3	17.4
2009	346	27.5	12.6	18.2
2010	316	26.9	11.7	23.7
2011	323	22.4	14.3	24.5
2012	301	22.2	13.5	23.6
2013	294	23.1	12.6	28.2
2014	309	23.3	13.2	23.9
2015	308	26.0	11.8	24
2016	310	25.0	12.4	28.4
2017	312	24.9	12.5	24
2018	287	25.0	11.4	22.3
2019	274	24.8	11.0	27.4
2020	292	25.1	11.6	27.4
2021	286	25.4	11.2	33.9
2022	297	25.4	11.6	34
2023	313	23.0	13.6	26.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Osage High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$143 (0.9%)	$16,159 (99.1%)	$16,302

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Osage High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 123^rd of 327 High schools	Ranks 46^th of 336 High schools	23.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Osage High School)	87.5	89.4	1.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Osage Community School District)	87.5	89.4	1.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Osage High School)	65.6	75.8	10.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Osage Community School District)	65.6	75.8	10.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Osage High School)	77.1	75.7	1.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Osage Community School District)	77.1	75.7	1.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Osage High School)	70	68.6	1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Osage Community School District)	70	68.6	1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	274	313	14.2%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	12	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	266	293	10.2%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.4%	26.5%	0.9%

Schools Near Osage High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)						ISASP Mathematics (2024)						ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Osage High School	Public	9-12	820 Sawyer Drive	Osage	50461	Mitchell County	Osage Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 732-3102	313	23	13.6	26.5%	293 (93.6%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	81.9	25^th of 338 public high schools	92.6%		77.4	46^th of 336 public high schools	86.3%	21				90.2	94.3	95.5				68.9	75.9	78.8		80.5	$16,302	$143	$16,159
St Ansgar High School	Public	9-12	206 East 8th Street	Saint Ansgar	50472	Mitchell County	St Ansgar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 713-4720	171	19	9.0	24.6%	157 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	81.7	27^th of 338 public high schools	92.0%		91.4	9^th of 336 public high schools	97.3%	18				72.7	90.9	87.5				81.8	86.4	90.0		77.3	$18,983	$368	$18,616
Riceville High School	Public	6-12	912 Woodland Ave	Riceville	50466	Howard County	Riceville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 985-2288	195	16	12.5	44.1%	182 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	44.3	226^th of 338 public high schools	33.1%		62.9	121^st of 336 public high schools	64.0%	105	70.0	85.7	78.8	66.7	92.9	61.8	66.7	85.7	75.8	25.9	92.9	55.9	69.7	64.3	$14,165	$482	$13,683
Charles City High School	Public	9-12	1 Comet Dr	Charles City	50616	Floyd County	Charles City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 257-6510	534	37	14.4	46.6%	415 (77.7%)	43 (8.1%)	42 (7.9%)	12 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.7%)	28.8	272^nd of 338 public high schools	19.5%		18.9	294^th of 336 public high schools	12.5%	22				62.7	65.2	66.7				58.8	60.7	63.9		42.9	$15,516	$694	$14,823
Rockford Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	1460 210th Street	Rockford	50468	Floyd County	Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 756-3813	174	17	10.2	48.3%	163 (93.7%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	49.7	194^th of 338 public high schools	42.6%		30.2	265^th of 336 public high schools	21.1%	71		75.0	57.9	81.3	80.6	60.5		85.7	36.8	68.8	66.7	69.8	52.6	61.1	$15,905	$659	$15,246
Central Springs High School	Public	9-12	105 S East St	Manly	50456	Worth County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 454-2208	226	18	12.2	38.5%	200 (88.5%)	5 (2.2%)	11 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	72.6	76^th of 338 public high schools	77.5%		79.3	37^th of 336 public high schools	89.0%	39				87.7	90.2	92.2				70.2	67.2	80.4		65.6	$15,398	$174	$15,225

Frequently Asked Questions about Osage High School

How many students attend Osage High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 313 students attended Osage High School.

What is the racial makeup of Osage High School?

Students at Osage High School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Osage High School?

Osage High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lincoln Elementary School
Middle : Osage Middle School

Is Osage High School a good school?

Yes. Osage High School ranks in the top 7.4% of Iowa high schools.

What district is Osage High School in?

Osage Community School District

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