Herculaneum High School

1 Blackcat Dr
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 488 students in grades 9-12, Herculaneum High School ranks in the top 10% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Herculaneum High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Herculaneum High School's student population of 488 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
488 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Herculaneum High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herculaneum High School is 0.21, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MO)
#138 out of 2092 schools
(Top 10%)
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50-54%
37%
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70-74%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
89%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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85-89%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Herculaneum High School's ranking?
Herculaneum High School is ranked #138 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Herculaneum High School often compared to?
Herculaneum High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Festus Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Herculaneum High School?
The graduation rate of Herculaneum High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Herculaneum High School?
488 students attend Herculaneum High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Herculaneum High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herculaneum High School?
Herculaneum High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Herculaneum High School offer ?
Herculaneum High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Herculaneum High School part of?
Herculaneum High School is part of Dunklin R-V School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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