Oswego High School
- Public
- OSWEGO, IL
Public School
Oswego High School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- OSWEGO, IL
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 519 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Health & Safetygrade B minus
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Oswego High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
43%
Percent Proficient - Math
42%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1190
545 responses
Average ACT
27
288 responses
AP Enrollment
23%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$102,110
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,584
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$254,900
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade B minus
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
81%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 48 responsesPoll
67%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 48 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,848
Free or Reduced Lunch
23%
96%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 53 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 53 responses96%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 53 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$57,558
Teachers in First/Second Year
2.9%
53%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 72 responses71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 72 responses74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 72 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$14,027 / year
National
$12,23993%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 74 responses42%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 74 responses73%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 74 responsesSimilar Schools
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Oswego High School Reviews
Rating 3.76 out of 5 519 reviews
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My overall experience with Oswego High School was very good! For starters, I made so many great connections and acquired a great education from a plethora of amazing teachers. Additionally, I was able to make so many great friends and other connections through the affordable and welcoming clubs and activities the school provided. Unfortunately, the school didn't come without its flaws. To put it plainly, the way the school was always ready to cut funding on arts and music, rather than sports to save money, made me a little upset. These are two very important cultures for students to learn from and experience, therefore I never understood why Oswego High School played favorites with sports. Furthermore, I felt like the college readiness was handled very poorly at this school, as everything felt rush and disorganized. Overall, I feel like Oswego High School had its fair share of ups and downs, but I am grateful for being able to have a successful education in that building.
I recently graduated from Oswego in 2019. I've grown up in Oswego my entire life, so it being all I knew it was a good school. However, since going to college I realized how isolating it was here and how ill prepared I was for college by 'AP' classes that were really just busy work and rarely was actual critical thinking used. There's a few gems of teachers here and clubs and sports I found my home in, but the bad teachers ruin it. Academics could be better, majority of people have an obsession with our mediocre at best football and basketball teams, but hey school spirit!
When it comes to Oswego High School, there is a multitude of factors that allow it to be a High School that provides a fulfilling experience. The first factor would be the availability of resources, from academics to athletics, to music, and to the health of their students, Oswego High School is dedicated to providing the best possible experience. The teachers there provide a safe, comforting, and amazing learning environment. Not only do they create an atmosphere where learning is welcomed, but an environment where students are inclined to learn more. The teachers willingly put all of their time and resources to best help the kids, allowing the kids to put their full effort in their studies.