Thayer Sr. High School serves 325 students in grades 7-12.
Thayer Sr. High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thayer Sr. High School's student population of 325 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
325 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Thayer Sr. High School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Thayer Sr. High School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
2%
8%

Black
n/a
15%

White
94%
69%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thayer Sr. High School's ranking?
Thayer Sr. High School is ranked #753 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thayer Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Thayer Sr. High School is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Thayer Sr. High School?
325 students attend Thayer Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Thayer Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thayer Sr. High School?
Thayer Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thayer Sr. High School offer ?
Thayer Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Thayer Sr. High School part of?
Thayer Sr. High School is part of Thayer R-II School District.
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