Serving 388 students in grades 7-12, Highland Jr.-sr. 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 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Jr.-Sr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Lewistown, MO, covering approximately 412.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 12 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 19.6 miles at its furthest point.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Highland Jr.-sr. High School's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Jr.-sr. 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 Highland Jr.-sr. High School is 0.15, 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
#1434 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
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
≥95%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #1434 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Highland Jr.-sr. High School often compared to?
Highland Jr.-sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canton High School, Knox Co. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% 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 89.3%.
How many students attend Highland Jr.-sr. High School?
388 students attend Highland Jr.-sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Highland Jr.-sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Jr.-sr. High School?
Highland Jr.-sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highland Jr.-sr. High School offer ?
Highland Jr.-sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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