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Scott City High School vs. Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School

Should you attend Scott City High School or Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Scott City High School
3000 Main St
Scott City, MO 63780
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School
517 W Yoakum Ave
Chaffee, MO 63740
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 276 students in grades 9-12, Scott City High School ranks in the top 50% 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 approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 290 students in grades 7-12, Chaffee Jr.-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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
276 students
290 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Scott City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Scott City High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Scott City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Scott City High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scott City R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chaffee R-II School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#653 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
#1746 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Scott City High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scott City R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chaffee R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scott City R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chaffee R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Scott City R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chaffee R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in MO)
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Scott City High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Scott City R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chaffee R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Scott City High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
48
Grade 8 Students
-
40
Grade 9 Students
70
61
Grade 10 Students
71
42
Grade 11 Students
72
40
Grade 12 Students
63
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Scott City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scott City R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chaffee R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Scott City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scott City R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chaffee R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Scott City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scott City R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chaffee R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Scott City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scott City R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.13
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Scott City High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scott City R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chaffee R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Scott City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scott City R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chaffee R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Scott City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scott City R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chaffee R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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