OWATONNA SENIOR HIGH

ohs.isd761.org/

1,475 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Owatonna Senior High School, located at 333 E School Street in Owatonna, Minnesota, serves as the primary public high school for the Owatonna Public Schools district. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which is designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. It offers a diverse range of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) options, and various support services to meet the academic and developmental needs of its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Owatonna Senior High is highly active in fostering a well-rounded student experience through a robust selection of extracurricular activities. This includes a competitive slate of Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) athletics, as well as numerous student organizations, fine arts programs, and clubs. The school functions as a focal point for the Owatonna community, emphasizing both academic excellence and school spirit to ensure students are engaged citizens during their high school years and beyond.

1,475

Total Students

79.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OWATONNA SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,110
Hispanic	213
Black	103
Asian	12
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
1,110 (75.3 %)
Hispanic
213 (14.4 %)
Black
103 (7.0 %)
Two or More
36 (2.4 %)
Asian
12 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)444-8800
Website:	http://ohs.isd761.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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 9 403

Grade 10 395

Grade 11 371

Grade 12 306