Serving 277 students in grades 9-12, Dixon 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 39%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dixon High School's student population of 277 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
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dixon 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 Dixon High School is 0.17, 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
#1633 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
91%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dixon High School's ranking?
Dixon High School is ranked #1633 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Dixon High School often compared to?
Dixon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crocker High School, Waynesville Sr. High School, Laquey R-v 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 39% 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 Dixon High School?
The graduation rate of Dixon High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dixon High School?
277 students attend Dixon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dixon High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dixon High School?
Dixon High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dixon High School offer ?
Dixon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dixon High School part of?
Dixon High School is part of Dixon R-I School District.
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