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#1170 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 31% in state

Oswego High School

High School · Cusd 308 · Oswego, IL

A Cusd 308 high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4250 State Route 71, Oswego, IL 60543

  • Math 29% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation23.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$16,904
Chronic Absenteeism39%

Students at Oswego High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency29%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
36%
2022
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* 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 IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Oswego 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 Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average589/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$116,507

Median home value

$319,300

Median rent

$1,558/mo

College educated

42.3%

Homeownership

86.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60543; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
23.7% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
9 boys'·12 girls'·55 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oswego East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.69–123.3 mi2,805Compare →
East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–124.9 mi4,019Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Cusd 308

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#3 of 21
District spending per student
$16,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oswego High School is listed in CUSD 308; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oswego High School

Oswego High School is a public high school in Oswego, IL, part of Cusd 308, serving approximately 2,866 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,170 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oswego High School

What grades does Oswego High School serve?

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

How many students attend Oswego High School?

Oswego High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,866 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Oswego High School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oswego High School rank in IL?

Oswego High School ranks #1,170 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Oswego High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oswego High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Oswego High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oswego High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Oswego High School a charter school?

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

Is Oswego High School a Title I school?

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

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

31.1% of students at Oswego 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
2,866
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
166
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kendall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.0%
Area population (ZIP 60543)
41,723
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
39.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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.
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 60543; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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