Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, Hancock Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hancock Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hancock Sr. High School's student population of 375 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Hancock Sr. 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 Hancock Sr. High School is 0.63, which is more 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
#763 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
23%
15%
White
55%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
14%
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 Hancock Sr. High School's ranking?
Hancock Sr. High School is ranked #763 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hancock Sr. High School often compared to?
Hancock Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Affton High School, Hazelwood Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hancock Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Hancock Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hancock Sr. High School?
375 students attend Hancock Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hancock Sr. High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock Sr. High School?
Hancock Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hancock Sr. High School offer ?
Hancock Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hancock Sr. High School part of?
Hancock Sr. High School is part of Hancock Place School District.
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