Wright City High School is a public high school in Wright City, Missouri, part of the Wright City R-II School District. It was established in 1922.
Serving 566 students in grades 9-12, Wright City High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wright City High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Wright City school district, covering approximately 92.9 square miles in Wright City, MO. Most residents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 5.6 miles and the furthest edge located 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wright City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wright City High School's student population of 566 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Motto
Hail to thee Wright City High School
School Rankings
Wright City High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wright City High School is 0.40, 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
#362 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wright City High School's ranking?
Wright City High School is ranked #362 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wright City High School?
The graduation rate of Wright City High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Wright City High School?
566 students attend Wright City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Wright City High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 12:1.
What grades does Wright City High School offer ?
Wright City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wright City High School part of?
Wright City High School is part of Wright City R-II Of Warren Co. School District.
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