Serving 1,030 students in grades 9-12, Sikeston Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% 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 40% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,030 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sikeston Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sikeston Sr. High School's student population of 1,030 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,030 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sikeston Sr. 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 Sikeston Sr. High School is 0.59, which is more 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
#809 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
34%
15%
White
54%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sikeston Sr. High School's ranking?
Sikeston Sr. High School is ranked #809 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sikeston Sr. High School often compared to?
Sikeston Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Co. Central High School, Oran High School, Thomas W. Kelly High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sikeston Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Sikeston Sr. High School is 94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sikeston Sr. High School?
1,030 students attend Sikeston Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sikeston Sr. High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sikeston Sr. High School?
Sikeston Sr. High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sikeston Sr. High School offer ?
Sikeston Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sikeston Sr. High School part of?
Sikeston Sr. High School is part of Sikeston R-6 School District.
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