Pierce City High School
Tel:
(417) 476-2515
- Pierce City High School serves 208 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Pierce City High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Pierce City High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Pierce City High School's student population of 208 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2006) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 208 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Pierce City High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Pierce City High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #423 out of 2085 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 16% |
| White | 97% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.47 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pierce City R-VI School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pierce City High School is Oakview School (3.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pierce City Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pierce City Pierce City Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 213 students
0.0 miles
300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2842 0.0 5-8 213 - Pierce City Central Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 275 students
0.2 miles
400 Gibbs Ave
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2255 0.2 PK-4 275 - Monett Monett Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 561 students
3.7 miles
601 Learning Lane
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3411 3.7 PK-2 561 - Monett Oakview School Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 12 students
3.8 miles
200 Linden St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951 3.8 K-12 12 - Monett Central Park Elementary School Grades: 3-4 | 365 students
4.5 miles
1010 7th St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 354-2168 4.5 3-4 365
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