Oswego East High School

Oswego East High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1525 Harvey Rd,  Oswego, IL
Oswego Community Unit School District No. 308
4.0
4.5
2,907 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Louis Lee
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
160
Full Time Teachers
160
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
37.2%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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
257:1

Student Diversity

Male
49.8%
Female
49.8%
White
51.1%
Hispanic
21.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.3%
Black
11.1%
Two or more races
4.4%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign 542 Students
Illinois State University 437 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 434 Students
Northern Illinois University 386 Students
Waubonsee Community College 381 Students
University of Iowa 361 Students
Northwestern University 301 Students
Michigan State University 295 Students
Loyola University Chicago 295 Students
Purdue University 286 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 279 Students
Psychology 212 Students
Nursing 182 Students
Biology 182 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 145 Students
Computer Science 131 Students
Marketing 114 Students
Finance 98 Students
Accounting 82 Students
Pre-Law Studies 70 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 530 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/23/2025
Attending Oswego East High School was a decent experience. Most of the teachers seemed to enjoy their jobs and were active in ensuring the success of their students. Even if you fall behind, there was always a faculty member willing to help.
4.0 Senior
3/4/2025
I think that Oswego East High School is a very open and welcoming school for anyone. The best part of my experiences here is getting to know each of my classmates and my teachers. Creating relationships at this school can help one prepare and flourish in their future. The social aspect and the community aspect really shines through at Oswego East.
5.0 Senior
2/28/2025
Overall, I've enjoyed the teachers and the environment of the school. I've never had any problem with any teacher or faculty member, and everyone is generally nice. The teachers I've had are also very good and give you the attention that you need to succeed. Concerning the environment, the school isn't very strict on stuff, so I am usually free to do what I want and what I need to do to succeed.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/4/2021
With 4 kids going through this school, I was really satisfied. The honors programs are great, but watch out for math. Honors Algebra II was more difficult for my kids than calculus. Cross country was great and full of good kids. The baseball program is not good which has been true for awhile. I've s...
5.0 parent
2/17/2021
Best school in the State in my opinion.I moved here just for that.And it worked perfect!!
5.0 parent
8/19/2020
Best school in the district! I moved here just for this school. And it is worth it 100%.
5.0 student
12/17/2018
Very Good school .Teachers really care about the students to get the best grades .

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Oswego East High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Oswego, IL and is served by the Oswego Community Unit School District No. 308 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 2,907 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Oswego East High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $409,319. Discover additional schools in the area, like Waubonsie Valley High School, Plainfield North High School, East View Academy School, and more. Learn more about what Oswego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oswego East High School.

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