Oskaloosa High School

Oskaloosa High School is a public high school serving 620 students in grades 9-12 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, which is part of the Oskaloosa Community School District. The school has faced some challenges, including relatively high chronic absenteeism rates and mixed academic performance compared to state and nearby school averages.

Oskaloosa High School's four-year graduation rate has remained relatively stable, ranging from 87.5% to 91.8% in recent years, which is slightly below the state average of 91-92%. However, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 45.4%, significantly higher than the state average of 10-15%. Academically, the school's test scores on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) are mixed, performing above the state average in some areas but lagging behind in others. Additionally, Oskaloosa High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.4% to 40.32%, which is higher than the state average.

When comparing Oskaloosa High School to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Oskaloosa Virtual Academy, a public virtual school within the same district, has similar graduation rates and chronic absenteeism rates as Oskaloosa High School, but a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Meanwhile, Tri-County Junior/Senior High School and Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School, both located within 20 miles of Oskaloosa, have lower test scores and graduation rates compared to Oskaloosa High School. In contrast, Pella High School, located about 15 miles from Oskaloosa, consistently outperforms Oskaloosa High School on various metrics.