Serving 269 students in grades 7-12, Chaffee Jr.-sr. 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CHAFFEE JR.-SR. HIGH's attendance zone covers the entire district of Chaffee, MO, encompassing approximately 21.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School's student population of 269 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chaffee Jr.-sr. 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 Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School is 0.08, 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
#1746 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
96%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School's ranking?
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School is ranked #1746 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School often compared to?
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oran High School, Scott Co. Central High School, Scott City 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School?
269 students attend Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School?
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School offer ?
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School part of?
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School is part of Chaffee R-II School District.
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