Oswego High School

(630)636-2000

www.oswego308.org

2,901 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Oswego High School, located in Oswego, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within Community Unit School District 308. As one of the district’s primary high schools, it provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12. The school is known for fostering a large, diverse student body and maintains a robust curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses, career and technical education, and a wide array of elective programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond the classroom, Oswego High School is well-regarded for its active extracurricular culture, featuring a variety of IHSA-sanctioned athletic programs, competitive clubs, and performing arts opportunities. The school community emphasizes a "Panther Pride" spirit, encouraging student involvement in leadership and community service initiatives. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive social environment, the school aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

2,901

Total Students

178.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oswego High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,517
Hispanic	878
Black	298
Asian	84
Two or More	115
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,517 (52.3 %)
Hispanic
878 (30.3 %)
Black
298 (10.3 %)
Two or More
115 (4.0 %)
Asian
84 (2.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CUSD 308
Phone:	(630)636-2000
Website:	http://www.oswego308.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,901
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	178.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 715

Grade 10 723

Grade 11 696

Grade 12 767