Raymore–Peculiar High School is a public high school in Peculiar, Missouri. It is a part of the Raymore-Peculiar School District. The school's mascot is the Panther, and the official colors are black, white, and gold. It is also a participant in Missouri's A+ Program.
Serving 1,540 students in grades 9-12, Raymore-peculiar Sr. 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 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 95.2 square miles in and around Peculiar, MO. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School's student population of 1,540 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,540 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#878 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Ray-Pec School Colors
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School's ranking?
Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School is ranked #878 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School often compared to?
Raymore-peculiar Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrisonville High School, Belton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School is 88%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School?
1,540 students attend Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School?
Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School offer ?
Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School part of?
Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School is part of Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District.
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