Grain Valley High School

551 Sw Eagles Pkwy
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,443 students in grades 9-12, Grain Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grain Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grain Valley High School's student population of 1,443 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,443 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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School Rankings

Grain Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grain Valley High School is 0.32, 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)
#799 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
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25%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grain Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
68%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grain Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
8%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
82%
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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0.32
This chart display the diversity score of Grain Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
98%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Grain Valley High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grain Valley High School's ranking?
Grain Valley High School is ranked #799 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Grain Valley High School often compared to?
Grain Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Springs South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grain Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Grain Valley High School is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Grain Valley High School?
1,443 students attend Grain Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Grain Valley High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grain Valley High School?
Grain Valley High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grain Valley High School offer ?
Grain Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grain Valley High School part of?
Grain Valley High School is part of Grain Valley R-V School District.

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2   1/4/2010
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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