High Schools in Osceola

The Osceola area has only one high school, Osceola Junior-Senior High, which serves students in grades 7-12. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Missouri high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's 4-year graduation rate of 87.1% is slightly below the state average, its dropout rate of 2.7% is slightly higher, indicating a need to focus on student retention and support.

Academically, Osceola Junior-Senior High struggles, with proficiency rates on the MAP tests generally below state averages. However, the school's Algebra I proficiency rate of 51.9% is higher than the state average of 41.5%. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.7% is a significant concern, as it is linked to lower academic achievement. Additionally, the school serves a relatively low-income student population, with 57.43% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the academic challenges.

Overall, Osceola Junior-Senior High faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes and appears to be a struggling school that needs a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement. The school's consistently low performance, high chronic absenteeism, and academic achievement gaps suggest the need for additional resources and support to address the unique needs of the student population.