Festus High School is a public high school in Festus, Missouri. It is a part of the Festus R-VI School District. It is the only high school in the school district. The school has 1,011 students.
Serving 1,019 students in grades 9-12, Festus Sr. High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher 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 (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,019 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Festus Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Festus Sr. High School's student population of 1,019 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,019 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Rankings
Festus Sr. High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Festus Sr. 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
#95 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
4%
15%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Festus Sr. High School's ranking?
Festus Sr. High School is ranked #95 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Festus Sr. High School often compared to?
Festus Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desoto Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Festus Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Festus Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Festus Sr. High School?
1,019 students attend Festus Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Festus Sr. High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Festus Sr. High School?
Festus Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Festus Sr. High School offer ?
Festus Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Festus Sr. High School part of?
Festus Sr. High School is part of Festus R-VI School District.
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