Serving 387 students in grades 7-12, Highland 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 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Jr.-sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Highland Jr.-sr. High School's student population of 387 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Jr.-sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Jr.-sr. High School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1434 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Jr.-sr. High School's ranking?
Highland Jr.-sr. High School is ranked #1434 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Highland Jr.-sr. High School often compared to?
Highland Jr.-sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland Jr.-sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Highland Jr.-sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Highland Jr.-sr. High School?
387 students attend Highland Jr.-sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Highland Jr.-sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Jr.-sr. High School?
Highland Jr.-sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highland Jr.-sr. High School offer ?
Highland Jr.-sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Jr.-sr. High School part of?
Highland Jr.-sr. High School is part of Lewis County C-1 School District.
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