Eureka High School, located in Eureka, Missouri, is a secondary school in the Rockwood School District. Eureka High School was the first high school in what would become the Rockwood School District. The high school opened in 1908 and was fully accredited within four years.
Serving 1,586 students in grades 9-12, Eureka Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eureka Sr. High serves the southern part of the Eureka, MO school district, covering an area of approximately 66.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eureka Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Eureka Sr. High School's student population of 1,586 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,586 students
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eureka Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eureka Sr. High School is 0.26, 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
#707 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
6%
15%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eureka Sr. High School's ranking?
Eureka Sr. High School is ranked #707 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Eureka Sr. High School often compared to?
Eureka Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eureka Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Eureka Sr. High School is 97%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Eureka Sr. High School?
1,586 students attend Eureka Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Eureka Sr. High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eureka Sr. High School?
Eureka Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eureka Sr. High School offer ?
Eureka Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eureka Sr. High School part of?
Eureka Sr. High School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.
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