Below Average
#1737 of 2,221 schools in MO
Fort Osage High
High School · Fort Osage R-i · Independence, MO
A Fort Osage R-i high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25102 E. US 24 Highway, Independence, MO 64056
- Math 31% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fort Osage High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 34% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fort Osage High 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 Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,110/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Independence), 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
$68,696
Median home value
$176,400
Median rent
$1,290/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShelterwoodPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | 8–12 | 1.5 mi | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fort Osage R-i
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,731NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Osage High is listed in FORT OSAGE R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Osage High
Fort Osage High is a public high school in Independence, MO, part of Fort Osage R-i, serving approximately 1,575 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,737 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Osage High
What grades does Fort Osage High serve?
Fort Osage High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fort Osage High?
Fort Osage High has an enrollment of approximately 1,575 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Osage High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Osage High is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Osage High rank in MO?
Fort Osage High ranks #1,737 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Fort Osage High's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Osage High 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 Fort Osage High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Osage High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fort Osage High a charter school?
No, Fort Osage High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Osage High a Title I school?
No, Fort Osage High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Osage High?
39.0% of students at Fort Osage High 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
- 1,575
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (816) 650-7030
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64056)
- 17,608
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 64056; 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
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