Serving 345 students in grades 7-12, Thayer 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to 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: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thayer Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Thayer Sr. High School's student population of 345 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Thayer 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 Thayer Sr. High School is 0.12, 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
#291 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Thayer Sr. High School's ranking?
Thayer Sr. High School is ranked #291 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thayer Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Thayer Sr. High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Thayer Sr. High School?
345 students attend Thayer Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Thayer Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thayer Sr. High School?
Thayer Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thayer Sr. High School offer ?
Thayer Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thayer Sr. High School part of?
Thayer Sr. High School is part of Thayer R-II School District.
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