Serving 668 students in grades 9-12, Sullivan 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 27% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sullivan Sr. High's attendance zone covers the entire Sullivan, MO school district, encompassing approximately 125.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sullivan Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sullivan Sr. High School's student population of 668 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Motto
All Students Will Learn, Lead, and Succeed!
School Rankings
Sullivan 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 Sullivan Sr. High School is 0.10, 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
#913 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sullivan Sr. High School's ranking?
Sullivan Sr. High School is ranked #913 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sullivan Sr. High School often compared to?
Sullivan Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific High School, Winfield High School, Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sullivan Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Sullivan Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sullivan Sr. High School?
668 students attend Sullivan Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sullivan Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sullivan Sr. High School?
Sullivan Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sullivan Sr. High School offer ?
Sullivan Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sullivan Sr. High School part of?
Sullivan Sr. High School is part of Sullivan School District.
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