Serving 1,203 students in grades 9-12, Grandview Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 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 15% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grandview Sr. High serves the entire district of Grandview, MO, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 38.2 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grandview Sr. High School's student population of 1,203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Grandview High School is to inspire and empower all students to reach their individual potential by providing challenging and engaging learning experiences in a supportive learning environment.
School Rankings
Grandview Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grandview Sr. High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1652 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
33%
9%
Black
46%
15%
White
13%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grandview Sr. High School's ranking?
Grandview Sr. High School is ranked #1652 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Grandview Sr. High School often compared to?
Grandview Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ruskin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grandview Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Grandview Sr. High School is 74%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Grandview Sr. High School?
1,203 students attend Grandview Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Grandview Sr. High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grandview Sr. High School?
Grandview Sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grandview Sr. High School offer ?
Grandview Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grandview Sr. High School part of?
Grandview Sr. High School is part of Grandview C-4 School District.
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