Serving 188 students in grades 9-12, Fayette High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fayette High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fayette, MO, covering approximately 197.8 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.1 miles to the nearest boundary and the furthest edge located 15.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fayette High School's student population of 188 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Fayette 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 Fayette High School is 0.24, 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
#856 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 1996–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
87%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fayette High School's ranking?
Fayette High School is ranked #856 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fayette High School?
The graduation rate of Fayette High School is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Fayette High School?
188 students attend Fayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fayette High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fayette High School?
Fayette High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fayette High School offer ?
Fayette High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fayette High School part of?
Fayette High School is part of Fayette R-III School District.
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