South Harrison High School

3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 243 students in grades 9-12, South Harrison 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

South Harrison High School's student population of 243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
243 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

South Harrison High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Harrison High School is 0.08, which is less 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#691 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Harrison 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.
70-79%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
96%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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90-94%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Harrison High School's ranking?
South Harrison High School is ranked #691 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Harrison High School?
The graduation rate of South Harrison High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend South Harrison High School?
243 students attend South Harrison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of South Harrison High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Harrison High School?
South Harrison High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Harrison High School offer ?
South Harrison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Harrison High School part of?
South Harrison High School is part of South Harrison County R-II School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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