Osage City

The schools in Osage City serve students from elementary through high school, with three institutions in the district: Osage City Elementary, Osage City High, and Osage City Middle School. These schools have demonstrated strong academic performance, with Osage City High and Osage City Middle School ranking among the top schools in their respective categories in the state.

Osage City High School stands out as a particularly strong performer, ranking 85th out of 332 Kansas high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 89.5% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate, while also outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for 10th-grade students. Similarly, Osage City Middle School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Kansas middle schools over the past three years, with a 4-star rating and exceptional performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels.

While the schools in Osage City face some challenges, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism and a relatively economically disadvantaged student population, the district has demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement and academic excellence. The consistent spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggest a balanced allocation of resources, and the steady improvement in statewide rankings and ratings over the past three years indicates a focus on enhancing educational quality for all students in the district.