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Bourbon High School

1500 S Old Highway 66
Bourbon, MO 65441
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Tel: (573) 732-5615
www.warhawks.k12.mo.us
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Bourbon High School serves 273 students in grades 9-12.
Bourbon High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

School Overview

Bourbon High School's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
273 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Bourbon High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bourbon High School is 0.12, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#811 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
n/a
15%
White
94%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.12
0.49
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Crawford County R-I School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bourbon High School's ranking?

Bourbon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What schools are Bourbon High School often compared to?

Bourbon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cuba High School, Steelville High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Bourbon High School?

The graduation rate of Bourbon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Bourbon High School?

273 students attend Bourbon High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Bourbon High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bourbon High School?

Bourbon High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Bourbon High School offer ?

Bourbon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Bourbon High School part of?

Bourbon High School is part of Crawford County R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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