Canton High School vs. Highland Jr.-sr. High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Highland Jr.-sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 230 students in grades 7-12, Canton 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 389 students in grades 7-12, Highland Jr.-sr. 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
230 students
389 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1326 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1230 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
44
72
Grade 8 Students
38
62
Grade 9 Students
39
52
Grade 10 Students
43
79
Grade 11 Students
37
60
Grade 12 Students
29
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
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2%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
91%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
