Serving 89 students in grades 7-12, Sheldon 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheldon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sheldon High School's student population of 89 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Sheldon High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheldon High School is 0.11, 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
#559 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Sheldon High School's ranking?
Sheldon High School is ranked #559 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheldon High School?
The graduation rate of Sheldon High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sheldon High School?
89 students attend Sheldon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sheldon High School students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheldon High School?
Sheldon High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sheldon High School offer ?
Sheldon High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheldon High School part of?
Sheldon High School is part of Sheldon R-VIII School District.
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