Serving 64 students in grades 9-12, Higbee High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Higbee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Higbee High School's student population of 64 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
Higbee High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Higbee High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#554 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
97%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Higbee High School is ranked #554 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Higbee High School?
The graduation rate of Higbee High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Higbee High School?
64 students attend Higbee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Higbee High School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Higbee High School?
Higbee High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Higbee High School offer ?
Higbee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Higbee High School part of?
Higbee High School is part of Higbee R-VIII School District.
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