Serving 1,215 students in grades 9-12, Rockwood Summit Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockwood Summit Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rockwood Summit Sr. High School's student population of 1,215 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rockwood Summit Sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockwood Summit Sr. High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#157 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
81%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockwood Summit Sr. High School's ranking?
Rockwood Summit Sr. High School is ranked #157 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockwood Summit Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Rockwood Summit Sr. High School is 97%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rockwood Summit Sr. High School?
1,215 students attend Rockwood Summit Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rockwood Summit Sr. High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockwood Summit Sr. High School?
Rockwood Summit Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rockwood Summit Sr. High School offer ?
Rockwood Summit Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rockwood Summit Sr. High School part of?
Rockwood Summit Sr. High School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.
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