FORT OSAGE HIGH

1,557 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,557

Total Students

84.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT OSAGE HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,120
Hispanic	182
Black	142
Asian	12
Two or More	50
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	43

White
1,120 (71.9 %)
Hispanic
182 (11.7 %)
Black
142 (9.1 %)
Two or More
50 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
43 (2.8 %)
Asian
12 (0.8 %)
American Indian
8 (0.5 %)

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:	FORT OSAGE R-I
Phone:	(816)650-7030
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	557
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* 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 9 384

Grade 10 387

Grade 11 400

Grade 12 386