Serving 493 students in grades 9-12, Kennett 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 10-14% (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 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: KENNETT HIGH's attendance zone covers the entire Kennett, MO school district, encompassing approximately 41.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 15-20 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kennett High School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Kennett 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 Kennett High School is 0.59, which is more 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
#1559 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
26%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
58%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennett High School's ranking?
Kennett High School is ranked #1559 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Kennett High School often compared to?
Kennett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Malden High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Kennett High School?
The graduation rate of Kennett High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Kennett High School?
493 students attend Kennett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Kennett High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennett High School?
Kennett High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kennett High School offer ?
Kennett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennett High School part of?
Kennett High School is part of Kennett 39 School District.
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