Serving 1,438 students in grades 9-12, Grain Valley High School ranks in the top 20% 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 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grain Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grain Valley High School's student population of 1,438 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grain Valley 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 Grain Valley High School is 0.34, 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
#366 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
81%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grain Valley High School's ranking?
Grain Valley High School is ranked #366 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Grain Valley High School often compared to?
Grain Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Springs South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grain Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Grain Valley High School is 97%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Grain Valley High School?
1,438 students attend Grain Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Grain Valley High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grain Valley High School?
Grain Valley High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grain Valley High School offer ?
Grain Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grain Valley High School part of?
Grain Valley High School is part of Grain Valley R-V School District.
School Reviews
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