Serving 74 students in grades 9-12, Fern Ridge 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 was 21-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-59%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
38%
15%
White
56%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)50-59%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% MO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fern Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Fern Ridge High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fern Ridge High School?
74 students attend Fern Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Fern Ridge High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fern Ridge High School?
Fern Ridge High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fern Ridge High School offer ?
Fern Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fern Ridge High School part of?
Fern Ridge High School is part of Parkway C-2 School District.
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