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FORT OSAGE HIGH

2101 N TWYMAN RD, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64058FORT OSAGE R-I →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,557
Students
Total enrolled
94%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 9% vs nat'l
$15,543
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 8% vs nat'l
18.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 19% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,557 students in grades 09–12 in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,543 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

FORT OSAGE HIGH is a very large high in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri, serving grades 09–12 with 1,557 students. The district invests $15,543 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 94% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at FORT OSAGE HIGH

1,557
Total Students
18.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
39%
Free Lunch
85
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution810 male · 747 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility39%
National avg 52% · 610 students
Student Composition
72%
12%
9%
Asian1%
White72%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black9%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 291229000496

Academic Outcomes at FORT OSAGE HIGH

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
94%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 46th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 64058

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,543Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,543
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,839
Student Support$2,953
Administration$1,865
Operations$2,331
Other$1,554
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,543 spent per student, an estimated $6,885 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
47%
State government
37.1%
Local (property tax)
47.4%
Federal programs
15.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 94% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
INDIAN TRAILS ELEM.BLUE HILLS ELEM.BUCKNER ELEM.ELM GROVE ELEM.
+1 more
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Middle
OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLEFIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE
↓
High School
CAR. TECH. CTR. AT FT. OSAGE
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyJackson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFORT OSAGE R-I →
Phone: (816)650-7030
NCES ID: 291229000496
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in INDEPENDENCE seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FORT OSAGE R-I
Mid
OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE
793 students · 07–08
● 43 opp46% FRL
Mid
FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE
691 students · 05–06
● 43 opp46% FRL
Elem
INDIAN TRAILS ELEM.
355 students · PK–04
● 43 opp52% FRL
Elem
BLUE HILLS ELEM.
352 students · KG–04
● 43 opp42% FRL
Elem
BUCKNER ELEM.
334 students · KG–04
● 43 opp45% FRL
Elem
ELM GROVE ELEM.
325 students · KG–04
● 43 opp69% FRL
Elem
CLER-MONT ELEM.
318 students · KG–04
● 43 opp53% FRL
Other
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.
121 students · PK–PK
● 43 opp26% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2101 N TWYMAN RD, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64058
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.