Osseo Senior High School is a four-year public high school located in Osseo, Minnesota, United States on 317 2nd Ave. NW. The principal is Sara Vernig. Osseo Senior High School is a part of the Osseo Area School District 279 and is one of three four-year high schools in the district.
Serving 2,249 students in grades 9-12, Osseo Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Osseo Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Osseo Senior High School's student population of 2,249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Rankings
Osseo Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Osseo Senior High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1137 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
36%
12%
White
28%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)84%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Orioles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Osseo Senior High School's ranking?
Osseo Senior High School is ranked #1137 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Osseo Senior High School often compared to?
Osseo Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Grove Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Osseo Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Osseo Senior High School is 84%, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Osseo Senior High School?
2,249 students attend Osseo Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Osseo Senior High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Osseo Senior High School?
Osseo Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Osseo Senior High School offer ?
Osseo Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Osseo Senior High School part of?
Osseo Senior High School is part of Osseo Public School District.
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