Fort Osage High School

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Fort Osage High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
25102 E US Highway 24,  Independence, MO
Fort Osage R-I School District
3.8
5.0
1,545 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Scott Moore
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
510
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
39.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
20.8%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
355:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
69%
Hispanic
12.3%
Black
8.8%
Two or more races
6.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Central Missouri 182 Students
University of Missouri 167 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 127 Students
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City 115 Students
Missouri State University 114 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 114 Students
Kansas State University 59 Students
The University of Kansas 59 Students
Missouri Western State University 49 Students
Rockhurst University 45 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 65 Students
Business 46 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Biology 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Education 20 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 16 Students
Marketing 15 Students
Elementary Education 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 187 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
8/20/2020
I love fortosage!!!, I couldn't have asked for a better school district to grow up in. The school board generally hires great teachers. The atmosphere in all the schools is comfortable but still a place where students can work digitally. Once in highschool there are many sports options such as football, soccer, cheerleading etc. Fortosage highschool also has a variety of career based classes that will help prime students for future jobs and occupations. All and all the whole district is amazing with great teachers, classes, and sports.
3.0 Niche User
8/18/2020
I liked that Fort Osage has the CTC right across the street and allows for students to have more career opportunities however I feel like for this reason security is severely lacking as well as the dress code is unnecessarily strict.
2.0 Works Here
5/13/2020
Academics are a joke here. The students could never compete with neighboring districts. Students have no consequences for bad behavior and admin allows them to do whatever they want. Teachers are nice, but not welcoming. Most are imitated by a teacher that actually knows how to teach.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/17/2024
Great Baseball and Wrestling programs. Rural schools. Expanding district. Great for special needs.
5.0 student
11/11/2009
5.0 student
4/21/2009
5.0 parent
7/25/2008

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Fort Osage High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Independence, MO and is served by the Fort Osage R-I School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,545 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Fort Osage High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Osage Trail Middle School, Fire Prairie Upper Elementary School, Blue Hills Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Independence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fort Osage High School.

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