Serving 226 students in grades 7-12, Van Buren 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 226 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Van Buren High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Buren High School is 0.06, 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.
Van Buren High School is ranked #1281 out of 2,084 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Van Buren High School?
The graduation rate of Van Buren High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Van Buren High School?
226 students attend Van Buren High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Van Buren High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Buren High School?
Van Buren High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Van Buren High School offer ?
Van Buren High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Van Buren High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 226 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
