Serving 170 students in grades 7-12, Appleton City High School ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Appleton City High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Appleton City, MO, encompassing approximately 187.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the zone is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge being 16.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Appleton City High School's student population of 170 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Appleton City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Appleton City High School is 0.12, 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
#1662 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
94%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Appleton City High School's ranking?
Appleton City High School is ranked #1662 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Appleton City High School often compared to?
Appleton City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Osceola Jr.-sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Appleton City High School?
The graduation rate of Appleton City High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Appleton City High School?
170 students attend Appleton City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Appleton City High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appleton City High School?
Appleton City High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Appleton City High School offer ?
Appleton City High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Appleton City High School part of?
Appleton City High School is part of Appleton City R-II School District.
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