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#2915 of 3,778 schools in FL

Osceola High School

High School · Osceola · Kissimmee, FL

A high school in Kissimmee, FL where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

420 S THACKER AVE, Kissimmee, FL 34741

  • Math 26% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 37% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-16.1 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation23.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$10,383
Chronic Absenteeism46.7%

Students at Osceola High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency26%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
29%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
31%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
38%
2013
ELA
38%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2024
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Osceola High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,391/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kissimmee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,278

Median home value

$270,200

Median rent

$1,591/mo

College educated

27.9%

Homeownership

35.9%

Poverty rate

24.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34741; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
23.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
11 boys'·15 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–121.1 mi137Compare →
New Beginnings Education CenterEnrollment path unverified5.7K–121.3 mi201Compare →
International School for Autism/global Leaders AcaPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–121.4 mi103Compare →
New Dimensions High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.09–12Not available424Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Osceola

Schools in district
86
Rank in district
#45 of 76
District spending per student
$10,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Osceola High School is listed in OSCEOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Osceola High School

Osceola High School is a public high school in Kissimmee, FL, part of Osceola, serving approximately 2,428 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,915 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Osceola High School

What grades does Osceola High School serve?

Osceola High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Osceola High School?

Osceola High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,428 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Osceola High School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Osceola High School rank in FL?

Osceola High School ranks #2,915 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Osceola High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Osceola High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Osceola High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Osceola High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Osceola High School a charter school?

No, Osceola High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Osceola High School a Title I school?

No, Osceola High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Osceola High School?

67.1% of students at Osceola High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,428
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
121
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Osceola County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.7%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 34741)
56,429
Area average commute
33.5 min
Area median age
33.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34741; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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