Grain Valley High School is a high school in the Grain Valley R-V School District in Grain Valley, Missouri, United States. The school offers several Advanced Placement and Project Lead the Way courses.
Serving 1,482 students in grades 9-12, Grain Valley High School ranks in the top 30% 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 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,482 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: GRAIN VALLEY HIGH's attendance zone encompasses the entire Grain Valley school district, covering approximately 38.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.5 miles.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grain Valley High School's student population of 1,482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,482 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grain Valley High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grain Valley High School is 0.35, 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
#494 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
Source: 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 is ranked #494 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Grain Valley High School often compared to?
Grain Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Springs South High School, Frontier Stem High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grain Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Grain Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Grain Valley High School?
1,482 students attend Grain Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Grain Valley High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grain Valley High School offer ?
Grain Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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 10/10/2025
Their transportation department employs uneducated, immature individuals abusive towards the grade school children.
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