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St. James High School vs. Blue Springs High School

Should you attend St. James High School or Blue Springs High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
St. James High School
101 E Scioto
Saint James, MO 65559
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Blue Springs High School
2000 Nw Ashton Dr
Blue Springs, MO 64015
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

St. James High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Blue Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 508 students in grades 9-12, St. James High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 2,396 students in grades 9-12, Blue Springs High School ranks in the top 30% 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 41% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
508 students
2,396 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at St. James High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blue Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at St. James High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blue Springs High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
149 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at St. James High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blue Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at St. James High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. James R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blue Springs High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#831 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
#607 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of St. James High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blue Springs High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
41%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. James High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. James R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blue Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 20% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. James High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. James R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blue Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. James High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. James R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blue Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in MO)
92%
(Top 20% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of St. James High School with the average graduation rate observed in the St. James R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Blue Springs High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of St. James High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blue Springs High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
116
674
Grade 10 Students
141
574
Grade 11 Students
125
585
Grade 12 Students
126
563

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at St. James High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. James R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blue Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at St. James High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. James R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blue Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at St. James High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. James R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blue Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
93%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at St. James High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. James R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blue Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Blue Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
2%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at St. James High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. James R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blue Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.14
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of St. James High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. James R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blue Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at St. James High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. James R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blue Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at St. James High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. James R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blue Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blue Springs R-IV School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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