Serving 257 students in grades 9-12, Osseo-fairchild High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Osseo-fairchild High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Osseo-fairchild High School's student population of 257 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Osseo-fairchild High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Osseo-fairchild High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1535 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Osseo-fairchild High School's ranking?
Osseo-fairchild High School is ranked #1535 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Osseo-fairchild High School?
The graduation rate of Osseo-fairchild High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Osseo-fairchild High School?
257 students attend Osseo-fairchild High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Osseo-fairchild High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Osseo-fairchild High School?
Osseo-fairchild High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Osseo-fairchild High School offer ?
Osseo-fairchild High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Osseo-fairchild High School part of?
Osseo-fairchild High School is part of Osseo-Fairchild School District.
School Reviews
5 9/1/2010
a. The academic progam is ok... they teach you what you must no
b. Other programs are being cut back majorly in this economic crisis
c. Athletics are super important
d. Very clean
e. parent involvement can be acheived quiet easily
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