Serving 31 students in grades 7-12, Calhoun 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 was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Calhoun High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1017 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calhoun High School's ranking?
Calhoun High School is ranked #1017 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calhoun High School?
The graduation rate of Calhoun High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Calhoun High School?
31 students attend Calhoun High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Calhoun High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calhoun High School?
Calhoun High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Calhoun High School offer ?
Calhoun High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Calhoun High School part of?
Calhoun High School is part of Calhoun R-VIII School District.
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