Serving 114 students in grades 6-12, Bunker 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bunker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bunker High School's student population of 114 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bunker 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 Bunker High School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1527 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
95%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bunker High School's ranking?
Bunker High School is ranked #1527 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bunker High School often compared to?
Bunker High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bunker High School?
The graduation rate of Bunker High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bunker High School?
114 students attend Bunker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bunker High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bunker High School?
Bunker High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bunker High School offer ?
Bunker High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bunker High School part of?
Bunker High School is part of Bunker R-III School District.
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