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Wright City High School

520 Westwoods Rd
Wright City, MO 63390

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Tel: (636) 745-7500

www.wrightcity.k12.mo.us

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Wright City High School serves 495 students in grades 9-12.

Wright City High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 495 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wright City High School's student population of 495 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

495 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Wright City High School is ranked within the bottom 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 Wright City High School is 0.36, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1527 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Wright City High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wright City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wright City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Wright City High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

11%

Black

15%

White

79%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Wright City High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.36

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Wright City High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

85-89%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Wright City High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

27%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wright City High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Wright City R-II Of Warren County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Wright City High School often compared to?

Wright City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warrenton High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Wright City High School?

The graduation rate of Wright City High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Wright City High School?

495 students attend Wright City High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Wright City High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Wright City High School?

Wright City High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Wright City High School offer ?

Wright City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Wright City High School part of?

Wright City High School is part of Wright City R-II Of Warren County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 495 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education