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Osage High School

Public Grades 9-12

20^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 94% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Osage High School is a public high school in Osage, Iowa, serving 295 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Osage Community School District. This high-performing school consistently excels academically, with exceptional proficiency rates on state assessments that outshine nearby schools.

Osage High School's academic prowess is evident in its impressive test scores. In the 2024-2025 school year, 88.5% of 10th graders, 94% of 11th graders, and 94.4% of 9th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, far surpassing state averages. In mathematics, 70.5% of 10th graders, 80.7% of 11th graders, and 80.6% of 9th graders achieved proficiency or higher, again exceeding state benchmarks. The school's four-year graduation rates have also been consistently high, ranging from 87.5% to 100% in recent years, above the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Charles City High School and Rockford Junior-Senior High School, Osage High School stands out as a top performer, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. This consistent high performance, along with the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student, contribute to its success and make it a desirable option for families in the area.

294

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,302

Per pupil spending ?

28.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

820 Sawyer Drive
Osage, IA 50461

(641) 732-3102

District: Osage Community School District

Feeder schools for Osage High School:

Elementary:	Lincoln Elementary School
Middle:	Osage Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

3.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 51st percentile in 2015 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (85% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Iowa high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (32% vs 22% Iowa)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school85%

District avg85%

Iowa avg69%

20^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 44 pts since 2015

From top 49% (2015) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

76^th of 313Osage Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	83.0	20 of 340	94.1%	★★★★★
2024	81.9	25 of 338	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	77.4	46 of 336	86.3%	★★★★☆
2022	63.8	112 of 332	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.7	157 of 327	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.6	123 of 327	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.0	54 of 320	83.1%	★★★★☆
2017	67.9	103 of 325	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.9	135 of 320	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	56.7	160 of 324	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	86.5	9 of 322	97.2%	★★★★★
2013	79.3	25 of 351	92.9%	★★★★★
2012	67.2	115 of 351	67.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts93%+19 vs state

Science87%+20 vs state

Mathematics78%+11 vs state

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Schools Near Osage High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)						ISASP Mathematics (2025)						ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Osage High School	Public	9-12	820 Sawyer Drive	Osage	50461	Mitchell County	Osage Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 732-3102	294	23	12.8	28.2%	271 (92.2%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	83	20^th of 340 public high schools	94.1%		81.9	25^th of 338 public high schools	92.6%	5				94.4	88.5	94.0				80.6	70.5	80.7		86.9	$16,302	$143	$16,159
St Ansgar High School	Public	9-12	206 East 8th Street	Saint Ansgar	50472	Mitchell County	St Ansgar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 713-4720	166	18	9.1	23.5%	156 (94.0%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	81.2	28^th of 340 public high schools	91.8%		81.7	27^th of 338 public high schools	92.0%	1				88.4	73.5	84.4				95.3	85.3	100.0		76.5	$18,983	$368	$18,616
Riceville High School	Public	6-12	912 Woodland Ave	Riceville	50466	Howard County	Riceville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 985-2288	205	16	12.5	39.5%	183 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	37.5	255^th of 340 public high schools	25.0%		44.3	226^th of 338 public high schools	33.1%	29	62.9	71.0	90.0	70.0	60.9	84.6	54.3	71.0	80.0	60.0	43.5	88.0	65.0	34.8	$14,165	$482	$13,683
Charles City High School	Public	9-12	1 Comet Dr	Charles City	50616	Floyd County	Charles City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 257-6510	472	31	15.3	44.7%	347 (73.5%)	43 (9.1%)	46 (9.7%)	15 (3.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.0%)	30.5	272^nd of 340 public high schools	20.0%		28.8	272^nd of 338 public high schools	19.5%					71.9	67.3	64.3				58.4	60.0	58.3		56.4	$15,516	$694	$14,823
Rockford Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	1460 210th Street	Rockford	50468	Floyd County	Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 756-3813	173	19	9.3	49.1%	159 (91.9%)	3 (1.7%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	48.7	202^nd of 340 public high schools	40.6%		49.7	194^th of 338 public high schools	42.6%	8		34.5	88.5	63.2	94.1	73.0		72.4	88.5	47.4	64.7	62.2	65.4	88.2	$15,905	$659	$15,246
Central Springs High School	Public	9-12	105 S East St	Manly	50456	Worth County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 454-2208	236	16	14.6	29.7%	213 (90.3%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.0%)	63.9	129^th of 340 public high schools	62.1%		72.6	76^th of 338 public high schools	77.5%	53				96.5	83.1	76.3				80.7	62.7	71.2		62.7	$15,398	$174	$15,225

Frequently Asked Questions about Osage High School

What schools feed into Osage High School?

Osage High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lincoln Elementary School
Middle : Osage Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Osage High School?

Students at Osage High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Osage High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 294 students attended Osage High School.

What district is Osage High School in?

Osage Community School District

Is Osage High School a good school?

Yes. Osage High School ranks in the top 5.9% of Iowa high schools.

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