Serving 1,441 students in grades 9-12, William Chrisman 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 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,441 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
William Chrisman 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 William Chrisman High School is 0.56, 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.
William Chrisman High School is ranked #1295 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are William Chrisman High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Chrisman High School?
The graduation rate of William Chrisman High School is 91%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend William Chrisman High School?
1,441 students attend William Chrisman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of William Chrisman High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Chrisman High School?
William Chrisman High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does William Chrisman High School offer ?
William Chrisman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William Chrisman High School part of?
No good sports programs, except cheerleading. Availability of programs is good, just no good coaches. Most of the facilities are decent. Powerschool (online program for parents/students) would be good, if teachers utilized it more than once a month. Parent involvement is terrible.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,441 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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