Serving 2,035 students in grades 9-12, David H. Hickman 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 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,035 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
David H. Hickman High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David H. Hickman High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of David H. Hickman High School?
The graduation rate of David H. Hickman High School is 87%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend David H. Hickman High School?
2,035 students attend David H. Hickman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of David H. Hickman High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David H. Hickman High School?
David H. Hickman High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does David H. Hickman High School offer ?
David H. Hickman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is David H. Hickman High School part of?
In what neighborhood is David H. Hickman High School located?
David H. Hickman High School is located in the North Central Columbia neighborhood of Columbia, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in North Central Columbia.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,035 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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