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Highland Jr.-sr. High School

21504 State Hwy 6
Lewistown, MO 63452

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Highland Jr.-sr. High School serves 408 students in grades 7-12.

Highland Jr.-sr. High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 408 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highland Jr.-sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Highland Jr.-sr. High School's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

408 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Highland Jr.-sr. High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Highland Jr.-sr. High School is 0.10, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1602 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Highland Jr.-sr. High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland Jr.-sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland Jr.-sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Highland Jr.-sr. High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

15%

White

95%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Highland Jr.-sr. High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Highland Jr.-sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥95%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Highland Jr.-sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

28%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highland Jr.-sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Lewis County C-1 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Jr.-sr. High School's ranking?

Highland Jr.-sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What schools are Highland Jr.-sr. High School often compared to?

Highland Jr.-sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canton High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Highland Jr.-sr. High School?

The graduation rate of Highland Jr.-sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Highland Jr.-sr. High School?

408 students attend Highland Jr.-sr. High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Highland Jr.-sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Jr.-sr. High School?

Highland Jr.-sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Highland Jr.-sr. High School offer ?

Highland Jr.-sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Highland Jr.-sr. High School part of?

Highland Jr.-sr. High School is part of Lewis County C-1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 408 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education