Serving 92 students in grades 7-12, Risco 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Risco High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Risco High School's student population of 92 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Risco High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Risco High School is 0.14, 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
#1484 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
93%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Risco High School's ranking?
Risco High School is ranked #1484 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Risco High School?
The graduation rate of Risco High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Risco High School?
92 students attend Risco High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Risco High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Risco High School?
Risco High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Risco High School offer ?
Risco High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Risco High School part of?
Risco High School is part of Risco R-II School District.
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