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
4.3
2,907 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Louis Lee
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
176
Full Time Teachers
176
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
27
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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Test Scores

Science
66.4%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
257:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49.5%
White
48.9%
Hispanic
21.2%
Asian
13.1%
Black
11.6%
Two or more races
4.9%

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 610 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 464 Students
Illinois State University 452 Students
Waubonsee Community College 416 Students
Northern Illinois University 405 Students
University of Iowa 393 Students
Michigan State University 335 Students
Purdue University 312 Students
Loyola University Chicago 299 Students
Northwestern University 297 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 298 Students
Psychology 230 Students
Nursing 192 Students
Biology 188 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 152 Students
Computer Science 139 Students
Marketing 120 Students
Finance 108 Students
Accounting 88 Students
Pre-Law Studies 74 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 506 Reviews
5.0 Parent
8/23/2025
If your child is into the arts then this is a great school. The school offers lots of different clubs and after school activities. The facility is always clean.
5.0 Senior
8/1/2025
I felt my high school experience was great, it was a great atmosphere for learning and playing competative sports for me it was basketball.
5.0 Senior
7/17/2025
I love Oswego East high school because the teachers are really nice. The people are so kindly they always make you feel good . They always make you feel like you belong . The school has changed me an amazing incredible ways. It's just I'm going to miss it after I leave.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 16 Reviews
1.0 student
5/12/2026
Do not go here if your kids need extra help. This school ruined my life and handled mental health so unprofessional the skills (meant for kids who needed that extra help) are so terrible.
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%.

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,907 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% 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 $416,798. 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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