Higbee High School is a public high school located in Higbee, Missouri, United States. The high school and junior high school have 107 students in grades seven through twelve. The school mascot is the tiger, with black and gold being the school colors.
Serving 124 students in grades 6-12, Higbee 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Higbee High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Higbee, MO school district, covering approximately 68.5 square miles. Most families live within a typical driving distance of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 9.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Higbee High School's student population of 124 students has grown by 129% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Higbee 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 Higbee High School is 0.12, 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
#1270 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
White
94%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Higbee High School's ranking?
Higbee High School is ranked #1270 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Higbee High School?
The graduation rate of Higbee High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Higbee High School?
124 students attend Higbee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Higbee High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Higbee High School?
Higbee High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Higbee High School offer ?
Higbee High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Higbee High School part of?
Higbee High School is part of Higbee R-VIII School District.
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