Arcadia Valley High School

520 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 343 students in grades 9-12, Arcadia Valley 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Arcadia Valley High School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat 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
Total Students
343 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Arcadia Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arcadia Valley High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1092 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Arcadia Valley High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arcadia 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 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arcadia 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 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Arcadia Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Arcadia Valley High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Arcadia Valley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Arcadia Valley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
94%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Arcadia Valley High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Arcadia Valley High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arcadia Valley High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Arcadia Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Arcadia Valley High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arcadia Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arcadia Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arcadia Valley High School's ranking?
Arcadia Valley High School is ranked #1092 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Arcadia Valley High School often compared to?
Arcadia Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Iron High School, Scott City High School, Salem Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arcadia Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Arcadia Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Arcadia Valley High School?
343 students attend Arcadia Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Arcadia Valley High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arcadia Valley High School?
Arcadia Valley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arcadia Valley High School offer ?
Arcadia Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arcadia Valley High School part of?
Arcadia Valley High School is part of Arcadia Valley R-II School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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