Warrensburg High School is a public high school in Warrensburg, Missouri, United States. The school was established in 1896 and the current facility opened in 1987 as a successor to the building that now houses Sterling Elementary School. It is part of the Warrensburg R-VI School District.
Serving 1,029 students in grades 9-12, Warrensburg 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% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,029 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Warrensburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Warrensburg High School's student population of 1,029 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,029 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1896
Colors
White, Cardinal
School Calendar
School Motto
Believe, Achieve, Succeed.
School Rankings
Warrensburg 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 Warrensburg High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#958 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
78%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger Bob
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warrensburg High School's ranking?
Warrensburg High School is ranked #958 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Warrensburg High School often compared to?
Warrensburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knob Noster High School, Kingsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Warrensburg High School?
The graduation rate of Warrensburg High School is 92%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Warrensburg High School?
1,029 students attend Warrensburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Warrensburg High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Warrensburg High School?
Warrensburg High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Warrensburg High School offer ?
Warrensburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Warrensburg High School part of?
Warrensburg High School is part of Warrensburg R-VI School District.
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