Serving 185 students in grades 9-12, Tipton 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 20-29% (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 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tipton High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Tipton school district, covering approximately 123.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tipton High School's student population of 185 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Tipton 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 Tipton High School is 0.12, 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
#1613 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
94%
67%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tipton High School's ranking?
Tipton High School is ranked #1613 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Tipton High School often compared to?
Tipton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like California High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% 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 Tipton High School?
The graduation rate of Tipton High School is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Tipton High School?
185 students attend Tipton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Tipton High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tipton High School?
Tipton High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tipton High School offer ?
Tipton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tipton High School part of?
Tipton High School is part of Tipton R-VI School District.
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