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#725 of 1,280 schools in IA

Osage High School

High School · Osage Comm School District · Osage, IA

An Osage Comm School District high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

820 Sawyer Drive, Osage, IA 50461

  • Math 77% vs IA 67% (2025)
  • Reading 92% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77.3% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92.3% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+10.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.2 pts
Overall Proficiency85% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)78% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$12,441
Chronic Absenteeism29.5%

Students at Osage High School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency77%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
67%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency92%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
80%
2025
Math
77%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Osage 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated742/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Osage), 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

$66,004

Median home value

$158,800

Median rent

$748/mo

College educated

23.4%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1% participation·State avg: 1.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·26 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Osage Comm School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$12,441NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Osage High School is listed in Osage Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Osage High School

Osage High School is a public high school in Osage, IA, part of Osage Comm School District, serving approximately 295 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #725 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Osage High School

What grades does Osage High School serve?

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

How many students attend Osage High School?

Osage High School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Osage High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Osage High School rank in IA?

Osage High School ranks #725 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Osage High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Osage High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Osage High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Osage High School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Osage High School a charter school?

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

Is Osage High School a Title I school?

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

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

29.8% of students at Osage 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
295
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Mitchell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 50461)
5,094
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
43.8
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 · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 50461; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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