Harrisonville High School is a public high school located in Harrisonville, Missouri, United States. It serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is the only high school in the Harrisonville R-IX School District. The school district includes Harrisonville.
Serving 734 students in grades 9-12, Harrisonville High School ranks in the top 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 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 14% 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: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harrisonville High's attendance zone covers the entire Harrisonville, MO school district, spanning approximately 98.7 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 9.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harrisonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Harrisonville High School's student population of 734 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
734 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
It's A Great Day to be a Wildcat
School Rankings
Harrisonville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrisonville High School is 0.26, 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
#906 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue and White
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrisonville High School's ranking?
Harrisonville High School is ranked #906 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Harrisonville High School often compared to?
Harrisonville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Hill High School, Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harrisonville High School?
The graduation rate of Harrisonville High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Harrisonville High School?
734 students attend Harrisonville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Harrisonville High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harrisonville High School?
Harrisonville High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harrisonville High School offer ?
Harrisonville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harrisonville High School part of?
Harrisonville High School is part of Harrisonville R-IX School District.
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