FORT OSAGE HIGH SCHOOL

FORT OSAGE HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the FORT OSAGE R-I school district, located in INDEPENDENCE, MO with about 1,481 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 79 teachers, FORT OSAGE HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

FORT OSAGE HIGH School, located in Independence, Missouri, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Fort Osage R-I School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community spirit and a comprehensive academic environment that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. With a robust offering of core curriculum, advanced placement courses, and elective programs, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances intellectual growth with personal development.

Beyond the classroom, FORT OSAGE HIGH School is widely recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school maintains a competitive athletic program—notably its successful football tradition—as well as a variety of student organizations, fine arts programs, and vocational clubs. By fostering a supportive campus climate and encouraging student involvement, Fort Osage strives to cultivate leadership, school pride, and a long-term commitment to success among its diverse student body.

For more information, contact FORT OSAGE HIGH at (816) 650-7063 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2101 N TWYMAN RD
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64058-3200

Phone:
(816) 650-7063

FORT OSAGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in INDEPENDENCE, MO with about 1,481 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018

Level:: High School
Charter School:^*: No
District:: FORT OSAGE R-I
Total Students:: 1,481
Teachers:: 79.45
NSLP Status:¹: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:: 0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:: 0
Title I Status:²: Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:: Not Virtual

Grade Levels Offered

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

^* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

¹ The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

² Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

School Demographics for 1,481 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FORT OSAGE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White: 77.9%
Hispanic/Latino: 9.2%
Black or African American: 6.3%
Two or more races: 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 1.6%
Asian: 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0.7%

Female: 47.2%
Male: 52.8%