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Grain Valley High School

551 Sw Eagles Pkwy
Grain Valley, MO 64029

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Tel: (816) 847-5000

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Grain Valley High School serves 1,413 students in grades 9-12.

Grain Valley High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,413 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grain Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Grain Valley High School's student population of 1,413 students has grown by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,413 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

79 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Grain Valley High School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Grain Valley High School by grade.

School Rankings

Grain Valley High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,091 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Grain Valley High School is 0.29, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#554 out of 2091 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Grain Valley High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grain Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

74%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grain Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Grain Valley High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

15%

White

84%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Grain Valley High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.29

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Grain Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

97%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Grain Valley High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

14%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grain Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Grain Valley R-V School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grain Valley High School's ranking?

Grain Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Grain Valley High School?

The graduation rate of Grain Valley High School is 97%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Grain Valley High School?

1,413 students attend Grain Valley High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Grain Valley High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Grain Valley High School?

Grain Valley High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Grain Valley High School offer ?

Grain Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Grain Valley High School part of?

Grain Valley High School is part of Grain Valley R-V School District.

School Reviews

2 1/4/2010

Their transportation department employs uneducated, immature individuals abusive towards the grade school children.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,413 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education