Enrollment
2,758
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oswego, IL
Oswego East High School
Federal NCES profile for Oswego East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173027005337
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oswego East High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Oswego · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,758
- students enrolled
Oswego East High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oswego East High School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Oswego, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
170.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oswego East High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oswego East High School
Oswego East High School is a large high school in Oswego, Illinois, enrolling 2,758 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.7:1 is larger than about 86% of Illinois schools and 19% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,758 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 29 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oswego's high schools, it stands alongside Oswego High School (2,870 students): Oswego East High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 16.3:1).
Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students) and Traughber Jr High School (1,070 students) alongside Oswego East High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oswego East High School compares
Oswego East High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,758 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,758
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Illinois - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors10.5 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
226
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,758 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 170.0
Students per teacher 16.7:1 +19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173027005337
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Asian 12.8%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Oswego East High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 10.5
Students per counselor 263:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.3%
In-school suspensions 226
Out-of-school suspensions 143
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 308, which includes Oswego East High School.
$16,181
Per student
-5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 45.6%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Oswego East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Traughber Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Creek Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Murphy Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oswego East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Oswego
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Oswego East High School
How many students attend Oswego East High School?
Oswego East High School has 2,758 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oswego, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oswego East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oswego East High School is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oswego East High School?
The largest demographic group at Oswego East High School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Oswego, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oswego East High School?
Oswego East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oswego East High School rank among public schools in Oswego?
By Resource Investment Index, Oswego East High School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Oswego, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oswego on the city page.
Is Oswego East High School a good school?
Oswego East High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cusd 308?
Besides Oswego East High School, Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students), Traughber Jr High School (1,070 students), and Thompson Jr High School (832 students). See the Cusd 308 district page for the complete list.