Festus Sr. High School

501 Westwind Dr
Festus, MO 63028
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 971 students in grades 9-12, Festus Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 971 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Festus Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Festus Sr. High School's student population of 971 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
971 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Festus Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Festus Sr. High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#581 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
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37%
37%
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60%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
89%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
This chart display the diversity score of Festus Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Festus Sr. High School's ranking?
Festus Sr. High School is ranked #581 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Festus Sr. High School often compared to?
Festus Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desoto Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Festus Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Festus Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Festus Sr. High School?
971 students attend Festus Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Festus Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Festus Sr. High School?
Festus Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Festus Sr. High School offer ?
Festus Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Festus Sr. High School part of?
Festus Sr. High School is part of Festus R-VI School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 971 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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