Van Horn High School vs. Truman High School
Should I attend Van Horn High School or Truman High School? 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
Van Horn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Truman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,061 students in grades 9-12, Van Horn 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 13% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,597 students in grades 9-12, Truman 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 18% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,061 students
1,597 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1829 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1689 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Graduation Rate
88%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
274
435
Grade 10 Students
261
417
Grade 11 Students
271
387
Grade 12 Students
255
358
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
34%
20%
% Black
14%
14%
% White
41%
54%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
