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Smith-cotton High School

2010 Tiger Pride Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301

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Top 20%

Tel: (660) 851-5300

www.sedalia200.org

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Smith-cotton High School serves 1,424 students in grades 9-12.

Smith-cotton High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,424 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 20% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Smith-cotton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Smith-cotton High School's student population of 1,424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,424 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

88 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Smith-cotton High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Smith-cotton High School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#406 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Smith-cotton High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

46%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smith-cotton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

58%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Smith-cotton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Smith-cotton High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

19%

Black

15%

White

68%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Smith-cotton High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.50

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Smith-cotton High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

94%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Smith-cotton High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

50%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Smith-cotton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Sedalia 200 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smith-cotton High School's ranking?

Smith-cotton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Smith-cotton High School?

The graduation rate of Smith-cotton High School is 94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Smith-cotton High School?

1,424 students attend Smith-cotton High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Smith-cotton High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith-cotton High School?

Smith-cotton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Smith-cotton High School offer ?

Smith-cotton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Smith-cotton High School part of?

Smith-cotton High School is part of Sedalia 200 School District.

School Reviews

5 11/22/2010

I Graduated in 1966 This was a very good school as they go. Plenty to learn good location and subject matter, music, art, sports, and places of academia present throughout year.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,424 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education