Serving 794 students in grades 9-12, Excelsior Springs 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excelsior Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Excelsior Springs High School's student population of 794 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
794 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Excelsior Springs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excelsior Springs High School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1080 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
86%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excelsior Springs High School's ranking?
Excelsior Springs High School is ranked #1080 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excelsior Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Excelsior Springs High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Excelsior Springs High School?
794 students attend Excelsior Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Excelsior Springs High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excelsior Springs High School?
Excelsior Springs High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Excelsior Springs High School offer ?
Excelsior Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Excelsior Springs High School part of?
Excelsior Springs High School is part of Excelsior Springs 40 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/31/2011
This was a very fun school.
Lots of kind teacher and administrators all of wich cared for there students.
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