Serving 273 students in grades 9-12, Bourbon 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bourbon High School's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Bourbon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bourbon High School is 0.10, 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
#877 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
95%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bourbon High School's ranking?
Bourbon High School is ranked #877 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bourbon High School often compared to?
Bourbon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steelville High School, Cuba High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bourbon High School?
The graduation rate of Bourbon High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bourbon High School?
273 students attend Bourbon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bourbon High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bourbon High School?
Bourbon High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bourbon High School offer ?
Bourbon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bourbon High School part of?
Bourbon High School is part of Crawford County R-I School District.
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