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Van-far Jr./sr. High School

2200 Hwy 54 West
Vandalia, MO 63382
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Bottom 50%
Serving 262 students in grades 7-12, Van-far Jr./sr. 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Van-far Jr./sr. High School's student population of 262 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
262 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Van-far Jr./sr. 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-far Jr./sr. High School is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1799 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Van-far Jr./sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Van-far Jr./sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Van-far Jr./sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Van-far Jr./sr. High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
86%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Van-far Jr./sr. High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Van-far Jr./sr. High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Van-far Jr./sr. High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Van-far Jr./sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Van-far Jr./sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Van-far Jr./sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Van-far Jr./sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van-far Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Van-far Jr./sr. High School is ranked #1799 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Van-far Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Van-far Jr./sr. High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Van-far Jr./sr. High School?
262 students attend Van-far Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Van-far Jr./sr. High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van-far Jr./sr. High School?
Van-far Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Van-far Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Van-far Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Van-far Jr./sr. High School part of?
Van-far Jr./sr. High School is part of Van-Far R-I School District.

School Reviews
5   2/17/2011
Had a great year full of new experiences. The school system in Germany is different to yours but I learned a lot and I will never forget it. Still wear my class-ring now and then and my t-shirt... Love from Germany Nici ( 1981/'82 )
- Posted by Student/Alumni - nici.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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