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Osceola High School

Summary:

Osceola High School is a small public high school in Osceola, Nebraska, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 68. Despite its small size, the school has consistently performed well academically, ranking among the top high schools in Nebraska and outperforming the state averages on standardized tests.

Osceola High School's academic success is likely due to its low student-teacher ratio of 7.5 students per teacher, as well as its significantly higher per-student spending of $42,499 compared to nearby schools like High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School and Shelby - Rising City High School. In the 2022-2023 school year, 60% of 11th-grade students at Osceola High School were proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, and 33.33% were proficient or better in mathematics, both significantly higher than the state averages.

However, Osceola High School's performance has been somewhat inconsistent over the years, with its ranking ranging from 15th to 199th out of Nebraska high schools in the past decade. Additionally, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 92% of students identifying as White. This lack of racial diversity may be a concern, as research has shown that diverse learning environments can benefit students' academic and social development. Overall, Osceola High School appears to be a strong-performing school, but there may be opportunities for improvement in terms of consistency and diversity.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 565 S Kimmel
       Osceola, NE  68651-0198

(402) 747-3121

District: Osceola Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
45th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $42,499 Help


Feeder schools for Osceola High School:

Elementary:    Osceola Elementary School
Middle:    Osceola Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.5 Help
Number of students:  68

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.6%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Osceola High School ranks better than 79.1% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.08. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Osceola High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Osceola High School is 7.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Osceola High School is $42,499.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Osceola High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Osceola High School 45th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Osceola High School in the ranking list.)

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Osceola Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Osceola Public Schools 94th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Osceola High School

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Rank History for all students at Osceola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.24 76th 249 69.5%
2007 20.71 237th 247 4.0%
2008 33.16 215th 252 14.7%
2009 63.30 89th 251 64.5%
2010 77.56 28th 249 88.8%
2011 20.84 219th 252 13.1%
2012 41.67 169th 245 31.0%
2013 39.24 175th 247 29.1%
2014 26.89 201st 247 18.6%
2015 34.30 188th 242 22.3%
2016 35.96 172nd 246 30.1%
2017 12.12 199th 219 9.1%
2018 82.90 25th 219 88.6%
2021 89.67 15th 209 92.8%
2022 66.05 58th 202 71.3%
2023 75.08 45th 215 79.1%
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Rank History for White students at Osceola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.80 31st 205 84.9%
2021 93.76 8th 200 96.0%
2022 57.79 82nd 196 58.2%
2023 68.71 54th 206 73.8%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Osceola High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 129 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1989 127 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1990 113 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1991 119 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1992 115 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1993 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1994 127 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1995 133 1 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 144
1996 133 1 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 144
1997 137 0 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 144
1998 146 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1999 159 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2000 155 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2001 135 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2002 102 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2003 102 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2004 105 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2005 94 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2006 94 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2007 99 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2008 89 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2009 90 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 93
2010 96 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 97
2011 83 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 84
2012 79 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 81
2013 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70
2014 70 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 71
2015 75 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 78
2016 72 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 76
2017 72 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 75
2018 68 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 70
2019 54 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 55
2020 56 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 60
2021 60 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 63
2022 64 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 67
2023 63 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 68

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 Osceola High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 130 12.7 10.2 10
1989 128 13.1 9.7 11.7
1990 113 13.5 8.3 13.3
1991 119 13.4 8.8 19.3
1992 115 13.4 8.5 13.9
1993 120 13.2 9.1 13.3
1994 128 13.3 9.6 14.8
1995 144 13.2 10.9 12.5
1996 144 13.2 10.9 12.5
1997 144 12.8 11.3 11.8
1998 151 11.3 13.4 6
1999 163 9.5 17.2 20.2
2000 157 10.0 15.7 22.3
2001 141 10.5 13.4 23.4
2002 105 8.5 12.4 23.8
2003 105 8.5 12.4 23.8
2004 107 8.5 12.6 29
2005 95 8.5 11.2 30.5
2006 96 8.9 10.8 26
2007 99 8.6 11.5 20.2
2008 90 8.8 10.2 21.1
2009 93 8.7 10.7 25.8
2010 97 8.7 11.1 26.8
2011 84 8.4 9.9 26.2
2012 81 9.4 8.5 27.2
2013 70 8.7 8.0 21.4
2014 71 9.0 7.8 21.1
2015 78 9.0 8.6 28.2
2016 76 9.0 8.4 28.9
2017 75 7.7 9.6 36
2018 70 8.0 8.6 38.6
2019 55 9.5 5.7 32.7
2020 60 7.8 7.6 33.3
2021 63 8.1 7.6 27
2022 67 8.0 8.3 22.4
2023 68 9.0 7.5 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 Osceola High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 130 12.7 10.2 10
1989 128 13.1 9.7 11.7
1990 113 13.5 8.3 13.3
1991 119 13.4 8.8 19.3
1992 115 13.4 8.5 13.9
1993 120 13.2 9.1 13.3
1994 128 13.3 9.6 14.8
1995 144 13.2 10.9 12.5
1996 144 13.2 10.9 12.5
1997 144 12.8 11.3 11.8
1998 151 11.3 13.4 6
1999 163 9.5 17.2 20.2
2000 157 10.0 15.7 22.3
2001 141 10.5 13.4 23.4
2002 105 8.5 12.4 23.8
2003 105 8.5 12.4 23.8
2004 107 8.5 12.6 29
2005 95 8.5 11.2 30.5
2006 96 8.9 10.8 26
2007 99 8.6 11.5 20.2
2008 90 8.8 10.2 21.1
2009 93 8.7 10.7 25.8
2010 97 8.7 11.1 26.8
2011 84 8.4 9.9 26.2
2012 81 9.4 8.5 27.2
2013 70 8.7 8.0 21.4
2014 71 9.0 7.8 21.1
2015 78 9.0 8.6 28.2
2016 76 9.0 8.4 28.9
2017 75 7.7 9.6 36
2018 70 8.0 8.6 38.6
2019 55 9.5 5.7 32.7
2020 60 7.8 7.6 33.3
2021 63 8.1 7.6 27
2022 67 8.0 8.3 22.4
2023 68 9.0 7.5 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Osceola High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $461 (1.0%) $41,247 (91.8%) $44,944
2020 $1,192 (3.0%) $35,566 (89.7%) $39,647
2021 $508 (1.3%) $35,701 (91.7%) $38,918
2022 $658 (1.7%) $35,786 (91.8%) $38,978
2023 $1,311 (3.1%) $33,429 (78.7%) $42,499

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Osceola High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5568
 23.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White5463
 16.7%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.7%26.5%
 6.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Osceola High School

Osceola High School ranks 45th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 68 students attended Osceola High School.

Students at Osceola High School are 93% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Osceola High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Osceola Elementary School
Middle : Osceola Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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