Serving 1,443 students in grades 9-12, Grain Valley High School ranks in the top 20% 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 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 1,443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grain Valley High School's student population of 1,443 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,443 students
![This chart displays total students of Grain Valley High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Grain Valley High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/46000/46330/grain-valley-high-school-chart-7spK5t.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Grain Valley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grain Valley High School is 0.32, 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
#366 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
![This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/46000/46330/grain-valley-high-school-chart-jx0xox.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
43%
![This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/46000/46330/grain-valley-high-school-chart-h5j9ig.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Grain Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Grain Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/46000/46330/grain-valley-high-school-chart-B69ev7.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Grain Valley High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Grain Valley High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/46000/46330/grain-valley-high-school-chart-br7qX5e.png)
Hispanic
8%
8%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Grain Valley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Grain Valley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/46000/46330/grain-valley-high-school-chart-CQsxr5.png)
Black
4%
15%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Grain Valley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Grain Valley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/46000/46330/grain-valley-high-school-chart-b44czWu.png)
White
82%
69%
![This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/46000/46330/grain-valley-high-school-chart-PNdPJn.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Grain Valley High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Grain Valley High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/46000/46330/grain-valley-high-school-chart-byVZNmY.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Grain Valley High School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Grain Valley High School.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/46000/46330/grain-valley-high-school-chart-zT6URA.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/46000/46330/grain-valley-high-school-chart-jpzcAk.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Grain Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Grain Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/46000/46330/grain-valley-high-school-chart-3ATuHN.png)
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Grain Valley High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Grain Valley High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/46000/46330/grain-valley-high-school-chart-DyjstQ.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
40%
![This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/46000/46330/grain-valley-high-school-chart-CQsxsW.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grain Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grain Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/46000/46330/grain-valley-high-school-chart-9iVX19.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #366 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 97%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Grain Valley High School?
1,443 students attend Grain Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Grain Valley High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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
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