Oswego High School is a public coeducational four-year high school in Oswego, New York. It is the only public school serving grades 9-12 in the Oswego City School District. The principal is Dr. Raina Hinman. Assistant principals are Tara Clark and Kirk Mulverhill. The dean of students is Penny Morley.
Serving 1,099 students in grades 9-12, Oswego High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,099 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oswego High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Oswego High School's student population of 1,099 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,099 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oswego High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oswego High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#863 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
6%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
88%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buccaneers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oswego High School's ranking?
Oswego High School is ranked #863 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Oswego High School often compared to?
Oswego High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mexico High School, G Ray Bodley High School, Hannibal High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oswego High School?
The graduation rate of Oswego High School is 84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oswego High School?
1,099 students attend Oswego High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Oswego High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oswego High School?
Oswego High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oswego High School offer ?
Oswego High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oswego High School part of?
Oswego High School is part of Oswego City School District.
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