Serving 632 students in grades 9-12, Orchard Farm High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than 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 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Farm High School's student population of 632 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard Farm High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Farm High School is 0.41, 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
#1101 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
76%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Farm High School's ranking?
Orchard Farm High School is ranked #1101 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Orchard Farm High School often compared to?
Orchard Farm High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Charles West High School, St. Charles High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Orchard Farm High School?
The graduation rate of Orchard Farm High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Orchard Farm High School?
632 students attend Orchard Farm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Orchard Farm High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Farm High School?
Orchard Farm High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orchard Farm High School offer ?
Orchard Farm High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Orchard Farm High School part of?
Orchard Farm High School is part of Orchard Farm R-V School District.
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