Serving 128 students in grades 9-12, Sturgeon 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sturgeon High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sturgeon, MO, covering approximately 98.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 5.9 miles and the furthest edge located 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sturgeon High School's student population of 128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Sturgeon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sturgeon High School is 0.13, 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
#1718 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sturgeon High School's ranking?
Sturgeon High School is ranked #1718 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sturgeon High School?
The graduation rate of Sturgeon High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Sturgeon High School?
128 students attend Sturgeon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sturgeon High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sturgeon High School?
Sturgeon High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sturgeon High School offer ?
Sturgeon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sturgeon High School part of?
Sturgeon High School is part of Sturgeon R-V School District.
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