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Osage High

High School · School of the Osage · Osage Beach, MO

A high school in Osage Beach, MO where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

636 HWY 42, Osage Beach, MO 65065

  • Math 35% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 54% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.2% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.2% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-13.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.2 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation11.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$11,805
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at Osage High score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
75%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

37.3%

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 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,871/100K

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

$57,133

Median home value

$298,700

Median rent

$796/mo

College educated

27.3%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11.1% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·39 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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 a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

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

School of the Osage

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$11,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Osage High is listed in SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Osage High

Osage High is a public high school in Osage Beach, MO, part of School of the Osage, serving approximately 676 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,351 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Osage High

What grades does Osage High serve?

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

How many students attend Osage High?

Osage High has an enrollment of approximately 676 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Osage High?

The student-teacher ratio at Osage High is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Osage High rank in MO?

Osage High ranks #1,351 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Osage High's MySchoolScout rating?

Osage High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Osage High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Osage High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Osage High a charter school?

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

Is Osage High a Title I school?

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

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

37.3% of students at 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
676
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Miller County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 65065)
6,730
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
57.2
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 65065; 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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