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Oswego High School

Summary:

Oswego High School is a public high school in Oswego, New York, serving 1,069 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Oswego City School District, which is ranked 732 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oswego High School faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.59%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 92.86% to 94.99% white students. Oswego High School has also seen a decline in its 4-year graduation rate, dropping from 84.0% in 2020-2021 to 79.8% in 2022-2023, lower than the 78.0% to 91.3% range of nearby schools. Additionally, Oswego High School has a relatively high dropout rate of 10.2% in 2022-2023, higher than the 1.8% to 16.0% range of surrounding schools. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is very high at 45.9% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the 16.4% to 50.2% range of nearby schools.

Oswego High School's test scores are generally lower than the Oswego City School District and the state average, particularly in subjects like Geometry, Earth Science, and Physics. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 50.8% in 2022-2023, higher than the 46.56% to 72.7% range of surrounding schools like John C Birdlebough High School, Cato-Meridian Junior-Senior High School, and Red Creek High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2 Buccaneer Blvd
       Oswego, NY  13126-1997

(315) 341-2200

District: Oswego City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
717th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,848 Help


Feeder schools for Oswego High School:

Elementary:    Charles E Riley Elementary School
    FitzHugh Park Elementary School
    Kingsford Park Elementary School
    Leighton Elementary School
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Middle:    Oswego Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  1,069

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.6%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.8% Help


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Compare Details Oswego High School ranks worse than 58.4% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.53. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Oswego High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oswego High School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oswego High School is $18,848.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Oswego High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oswego High School 717th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Oswego High School in the ranking list.)

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Oswego City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oswego City School District 732nd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oswego High School

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Rank History for all students at Oswego High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 51.51 569th 935 39.1%
2006 59.51 451st 986 54.3%
2007 56.38 521st 1002 48.0%
2008 56.28 540th 1027 47.4%
2009 56.68 527th 1086 51.5%
2010 56.79 528th 1117 52.7%
2011 58.66 534th 1165 54.2%
2012 56.02 604th 1198 49.6%
2013 57.60 598th 1217 50.9%
2014 56.74 558th 1237 54.9%
2015 49.62 671st 1255 46.5%
2016 53.84 579th 1255 53.9%
2017 51.74 607th 1221 50.3%
2018 52.13 638th 1210 47.3%
2019 48.75 690th 1207 42.8%
2021 57.35 251st 519 51.6%
2022 46.77 650th 1190 45.4%
2023 41.53 717th 1228 41.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Oswego High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.57 231st 272 15.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oswego High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.80 440th 565 22.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oswego High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.74 684th 1095 37.5%
2019 27.59 845th 1132 25.4%
2022 27.67 764th 1038 26.4%
2023 27.56 852nd 1130 24.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oswego High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.90 770th 1154 33.3%
2019 33.64 822nd 1179 30.3%
2021 34.35 220th 289 23.9%
2022 37.20 702nd 1101 36.2%
2023 25.73 861st 1155 25.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Oswego High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.73 249th 498 50.0%
2019 45.04 255th 493 48.3%
2022 53.38 129th 389 66.8%
2023 42.18 294th 531 44.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Oswego High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.98 617th 1176 47.5%
2019 47.28 703rd 1193 41.1%
2021 47.41 170th 290 41.4%
2022 50.74 595th 1155 48.5%
2023 43.08 696th 1197 41.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Oswego High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.93 626th 1176 46.8%
2019 49.41 645th 1190 45.8%
2021 63.08 122nd 354 65.5%
2022 41.31 671st 1154 41.9%
2023 48.71 632nd 1191 46.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oswego High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.45 449th 791 43.2%
2019 38.54 492nd 815 39.6%
2022 24.01 577th 760 24.1%
2023 21.39 684th 851 19.6%
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Rank History for White students at Oswego High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.70 605th 765 20.9%
2019 28.67 655th 793 17.4%
2022 22.89 630th 738 14.6%
2023 20.17 674th 776 13.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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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Enrollment information for Oswego High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1349 9 12 28 1 n/a n/a 0 1399
1990 1362 3 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1381
1991 1358 8 13 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1395
1992 1380 10 15 20 0 n/a n/a 0 1425
1993 1516 12 12 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1557
1994 1540 9 18 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1588
1995 1491 7 19 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1535
1996 1491 7 19 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1535
1997 1483 13 21 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1542
1998 1511 24 16 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1580
1999 1473 17 19 35 1 n/a n/a 0 1545
2000 1501 14 19 38 4 n/a n/a 0 1576
2001 1511 15 21 32 0 n/a n/a 0 1579
2002 1642 17 22 37 5 n/a n/a 0 1723
2003 1642 17 22 37 5 n/a n/a 0 1723
2004 1595 18 24 52 5 n/a n/a 0 1694
2005 1574 15 20 53 7 n/a n/a 0 1669
2006 1576 17 13 58 9 n/a n/a 0 1673
2007 1555 26 15 61 8 n/a n/a 0 1665
2008 1458 21 14 67 7 n/a n/a 0 1567
2009 1418 22 11 61 9 n/a n/a 0 1521
2010 1333 18 18 63 7 n/a n/a 0 1439
2011 1369 20 20 0 6 0 0 0 1415
2012 1233 31 16 52 1 0 1 0 1334
2013 1157 22 17 51 2 0 2 0 1251
2014 1105 25 13 45 3 0 2 0 1193
2015 1108 23 11 58 3 0 3 0 1206
2016 1092 22 18 54 5 0 3 0 1194
2017 1038 17 15 54 5 1 4 0 1134
2018 1041 15 14 52 5 1 9 0 1137
2019 1036 15 12 56 5 0 18 0 1142
2020 989 15 13 67 3 0 26 0 1113
2021 1000 15 9 68 4 0 31 0 1127
2022 953 17 8 61 4 2 35 0 1080
2023 947 19 9 52 4 2 30 6 1069

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 Oswego High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1399 99.5 14.0 n/a
1990 1381 98.5 14.0 n/a
1991 1395 106.2 13.1 n/a
1992 1425 102.3 13.9 n/a
1993 1557 104.1 15.0 n/a
1994 1588 104.5 15.2 6.7
1995 1535 101.2 15.2 7.2
1996 1535 101.2 15.2 7.2
1997 1542 102.2 15.1 9.1
1998 1580 101.8 15.5 14.9
1999 1545 104.4 14.8 17.8
2000 1576 102.0 15.5 20.2
2001 1579 108.0 14.6 22.2
2002 1723 112.2 15.4 10.4
2003 1723 112.2 15.4 10.4
2004 1694 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1669 108.3 15.4 21.6
2006 1673 105.0 15.9 25.3
2007 1665 103.3 16.1 22.2
2008 1567 104.8 15.0 23.2
2009 1521 100.9 15.1 25.3
2010 1439 100.8 14.2 27
2011 1415 90.5 15.6 29.3
2012 1334 94.8 14.0 27.8
2013 1251 94.2 13.2 30.7
2014 1193 87.4 13.6 33.9
2015 1206 88.0 13.7 38.7
2016 1194 83.0 14.3 39.1
2017 1134 80.0 14.1 40
2018 1137 79.6 14.2 39.5
2019 1142 79.0 14.4 1.2
2020 1113 86.0 12.9 43.5
2021 1127 87.5 12.8 39.6
2022 1080 87.7 12.3 44.5
2023 1069 84.5 12.6 50.8

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 Oswego High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1399 99.5 14.0 n/a
1990 1381 98.5 14.0 n/a
1991 1395 106.2 13.1 n/a
1992 1425 102.3 13.9 n/a
1993 1557 104.1 15.0 n/a
1994 1588 104.5 15.2 6.7
1995 1535 101.2 15.2 7.2
1996 1535 101.2 15.2 7.2
1997 1542 102.2 15.1 9.1
1998 1580 101.8 15.5 14.9
1999 1545 104.4 14.8 17.8
2000 1576 102.0 15.5 20.2
2001 1579 108.0 14.6 22.2
2002 1723 112.2 15.4 10.4
2003 1723 112.2 15.4 10.4
2004 1694 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1669 108.3 15.4 21.6
2006 1673 105.0 15.9 25.3
2007 1665 103.3 16.1 22.2
2008 1567 104.8 15.0 23.2
2009 1521 100.9 15.1 25.3
2010 1439 100.8 14.2 27
2011 1415 90.5 15.6 29.3
2012 1334 94.8 14.0 27.8
2013 1251 94.2 13.2 30.7
2014 1193 87.4 13.6 33.9
2015 1206 88.0 13.7 38.7
2016 1194 83.0 14.3 39.1
2017 1134 80.0 14.1 40
2018 1137 79.6 14.2 39.5
2019 1142 79.0 14.4 1.2
2020 1113 86.0 12.9 43.5
2021 1127 87.5 12.8 39.6
2022 1080 87.7 12.3 44.5
2023 1069 84.5 12.6 50.8

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.

Immunization Rates

Oswego High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.0%0.2%0.3%99.4%99.3%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.0%
201499.2%0.5%0.3%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201598.7%1.0%0.0%98.9%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.9%98.7%98.9%
201698.4%1.3%0.1%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
201797.1%1.3%0.1%98.5%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.5%98.3%99.1%
201897.5%1.6%0.1%98.4%98.3%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.7%98.4%
201998.4%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.4%99.4%99.3%
202099.6%0.0%99.9%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%99.9%99.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oswego High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $581 (4.0%) $13,895 (96.0%) $14,476
2020 $327 (2.0%) $15,834 (98.0%) $16,161
2021 $453 (3.7%) $11,705 (96.3%) $12,157
2022 $1,087 (6.3%) $16,092 (93.7%) $17,179
2023 $1,482 (7.9%) $17,367 (92.1%) $18,848

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oswego High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 690th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 717th of 1228 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Oswego High School)69.267
 2.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Oswego City School District)7270.6
 1.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Oswego High School)63.570.7
 7.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (Oswego City School District)63.572.1
 8.6%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Oswego High School)67.971.3
 3.4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Oswego City School District)67.972.3
 4.4%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Oswego High School)81.167.8
 13.3%
   End of Course English (Oswego City School District)80.967.7
 13.2%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Oswego High School)75.550.7
 24.8%
   End of Course Geometry (Oswego City School District)75.551
 24.5%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Oswego High School)7356.9
 16%
   End of Course Earth Science (Oswego City School District)7356.9
 16.1%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Oswego High School)79.662.6
 17%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Oswego City School District)79.662.4
 17.2%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Oswego High School)74.858.8
 16%
   End of Course Living Environment (Oswego City School District)77.866.7
 11.2%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Oswego High School)8044.4
 35.6%
   End of Course Physics (Oswego City School District)8050
 30%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Oswego High School)73.772.5
 1.2%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Oswego City School District)7372.3
 0.7%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students11421069
 6.4%
African American1519
 26.7%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian129
 25%
Hispanic5652
 7.1%
Pacific Islander02
White1036947
 8.6%
Two or More Races1830
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.2%50.8%
 49.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oswego High School

Oswego High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Charles E Riley Elementary School
Elementary : FitzHugh Park Elementary School
Elementary : Kingsford Park Elementary School
Elementary : Leighton Elementary School
Elementary : Minetto Elementary School
Middle : Oswego Middle School

Students at Oswego High School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Oswego High School ranks 717th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,069 students attended Oswego High School.


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