Serving 1,651 students in grades 9-12, Eureka Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,651 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eureka Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Eureka Sr. High School's student population of 1,651 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Mascot
Wildcat
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Year Founded
1908
School Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Eureka Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eureka Sr. High School is 0.27, 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
#321 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
6%
15%
White
85%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Eureka Sr. High School's ranking?
Eureka Sr. High School is ranked #321 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Eureka Sr. High School often compared to?
Eureka Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eureka Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Eureka Sr. High School is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Eureka Sr. High School?
1,651 students attend Eureka Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Eureka Sr. High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eureka Sr. High School?
Eureka Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eureka Sr. High School offer ?
Eureka Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eureka Sr. High School part of?
Eureka Sr. High School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.
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