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Oswego High School
- A-Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Oswego, IL
- 491 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- DiversityA-
- TeachersB+
- College PrepB+
- Clubs & ActivitiesB+
- Health & SafetyB-
- AdministrationB
- SportsA
- FoodC+
- Resources & FacilitiesC+
Oswego High School Rankings
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Academics
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- Cost of LivingC+
- Good for FamiliesA
- HousingB
Median Household Income
$103,352
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,354
National
$949Median Home Value
$239,800
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
B-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 83%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.46 responses
Poll
- 65%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.46 responses
Students
Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,801
Free or Reduced Lunch
25%
- 96%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.51 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.51 responses
- 96%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.51 responses
Teachers
- 53%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.70 responses
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.70 responses
- 73%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.70 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
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
$12,239- 93%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.72 responses
- 43%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.72 responses
- 72%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.72 responses
Oswego High School Reviews
491 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!
Oswego High School offers a multitude of classes, clubs, organizations, and opportunities. There's something for everyone. Most of the teachers are willing to help, explain lessons in details, and get to know students on a personal level. The school does their best to keep their students safe and provide them any assistance they need. I would like to see better use of the district's money and for costs to lower(most after-school activities have a starting fee of $65 and sports cost $300). In addition, the school has opportunities to prepare you for college, but it isn't enforced enough. Overall, Oswego High School is a good school with strong teachers, organizations, and academics. However, there is room for improvement, especially in the money, safety, and general knowledge of what is happening in the student's lives.