Bolivar High School vs. Halfway Secondary
Should I attend Bolivar High School or Halfway Secondary? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bolivar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Halfway Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 870 students in grades 9-12, Bolivar High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 106 students in grades 7-12, Halfway Secondary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
870 students
106 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#394 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#832 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40-49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
22
Grade 8 Students
-
18
Grade 9 Students
210
20
Grade 10 Students
201
17
Grade 11 Students
239
14
Grade 12 Students
220
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
n/a
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
88%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%