Serving 224 students in grades 7-12, Crystal City High School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crystal City High School's student population of 224 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crystal City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crystal City High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#736 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
7%
15%
White
87%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crystal City High School's ranking?
Crystal City High School is ranked #736 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Crystal City High School often compared to?
Crystal City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Festus Sr. High School, Desoto Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crystal City High School?
The graduation rate of Crystal City High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Crystal City High School?
224 students attend Crystal City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Crystal City High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crystal City High School?
Crystal City High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crystal City High School offer ?
Crystal City High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Crystal City High School part of?
Crystal City High School is part of Crystal City 47 School District.
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