Summary:
The Fort Osage High is the sole high school serving grades 9-12 in the Fort Osage R-I school district in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 1,575 students and is ranked 204 out of 367 Missouri high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, with a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Fort Osage High has several standout areas, including a strong 92.9% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.6% dropout rate. However, the school faces challenges with a relatively high 27.5% chronic absenteeism rate. Academically, the school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with some subject areas like Algebra II scoring significantly above the district and state averages, while others like Algebra I are below. Approximately 39% of students at the school are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a population with higher economic needs.
Compared to the broader Fort Osage R-I school district, which is ranked 214 out of 367 districts in Missouri and also has a 2 out of 5 star rating, Fort Osage High's performance is generally in line with or above the district's averages. This suggests the school may be facing challenges common to the broader district, and collaborative efforts at the district level could help address these issues and drive continuous improvement.
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