Serving 67 students in grades 7-12, Hume 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hume High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hume High School's student population of 67 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hume High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hume High School is 0.19, 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
#1028 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
90%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hume High School's ranking?
Hume High School is ranked #1028 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hume High School?
The graduation rate of Hume High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hume High School?
67 students attend Hume High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hume High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hume High School?
Hume High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hume High School offer ?
Hume High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hume High School part of?
Hume High School is part of Hume R-VIII School District.
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