Serving 63 students in grades 6-12, Hale High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hale High School's student population of 63 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hale High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hale High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#914 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
89%
68%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hale High School's ranking?
Hale High School is ranked #914 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hale High School?
The graduation rate of Hale High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hale High School?
63 students attend Hale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hale High School students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hale High School?
Hale High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hale High School offer ?
Hale High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Hale High School part of?
Hale High School is part of Hale R-I School District.
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