North County High School is a high school in the North County School District, St. Francois County, Missouri. It is located in Bonne Terre, Missouri, and is the only high school in the district.
Serving 785 students in grades 9-12, North Co. 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: NORTH CO. SR. HIGH's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Bonne Terre, MO, covering approximately 137.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being about 6.7 miles and extending up to 12.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Co. Sr. High School's student population of 785 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
785 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
North Co. 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 North Co. Sr. High School is 0.17, 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
#1532 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
69%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Raider
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Co. Sr. High School's ranking?
North Co. Sr. High School is ranked #1532 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are North Co. Sr. High School often compared to?
North Co. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Farmington Sr. High School, West County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Co. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of North Co. Sr. High School is 69%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend North Co. Sr. High School?
785 students attend North Co. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of North Co. Sr. High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Co. Sr. High School?
North Co. Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Co. Sr. High School offer ?
North Co. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Co. Sr. High School part of?
North Co. Sr. High School is part of North St. Francois County R-I School District.
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