Bissell Hall serves 24 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bissell Hall ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Bissell Hall's student population of 24 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bissell Hall is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
46%
15%
White
46%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
41%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the graduation rate of Bissell Hall?
The graduation rate of Bissell Hall is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bissell Hall?
24 students attend Bissell Hall.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bissell Hall students are Black, 46% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bissell Hall?
Bissell Hall has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bissell Hall offer ?
Bissell Hall offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bissell Hall part of?
Bissell Hall is part of Division Of Youth Service School District.
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