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Neosho High School

511 Neosho Blvd
Neosho, MO 64850

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Tel: (417) 451-8670

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Neosho High School serves 1,372 students in grades 9-12.

Neosho High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (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 57% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,372 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Neosho High School's student population of 1,372 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,372 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

79 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Neosho High School is ranked within the top 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 Neosho High School is 0.52, which is more 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

#1034 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)

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

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

21%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Neosho 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)

57%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Neosho 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

17:1

13:1

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

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

18%

Black

15%

White

67%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Neosho 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

0.52

0.49

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

Graduation Rate

84%

90%

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

Eligible for Free Lunch

41%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Neosho 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

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Neosho School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neosho High School's ranking?

Neosho High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

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

21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Neosho High School?

The graduation rate of Neosho High School is 84%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Neosho High School?

1,372 students attend Neosho High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Neosho High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Neosho High School?

Neosho High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Neosho High School offer ?

Neosho High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Neosho High School part of?

Neosho High School is part of Neosho School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,372 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education