Serving 192 students in grades 9-12, Penney High School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 192 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Penney High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penney High School is 0.10, which is less 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penney High School?
The graduation rate of Penney High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Penney High School?
192 students attend Penney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Penney High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penney High School?
Penney High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Penney High School offer ?
Penney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Penney High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 192 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
