Serving 235 students in grades 9-12, Pierce City High School ranks in the top 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pierce City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pierce City High School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pierce City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pierce City High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#989 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
91%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pierce City High School's ranking?
Pierce City High School is ranked #989 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Pierce City High School often compared to?
Pierce City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Pierce City Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pierce City High School?
The graduation rate of Pierce City High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pierce City High School?
235 students attend Pierce City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pierce City High School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce City High School?
Pierce City High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pierce City High School offer ?
Pierce City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pierce City High School part of?
Pierce City High School is part of Pierce City R-VI School District.
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