Truman High School vs. William Chrisman High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Truman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
William Chrisman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,662 students in grades 9-12, Truman 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 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,406 students in grades 9-12, William Chrisman 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 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,662 students
1,406 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
84 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1091 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1295 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35%
Graduation Rate
95%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
444
375
Grade 10 Students
444
365
Grade 11 Students
403
347
Grade 12 Students
371
319
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
21%
18%
% Black
15%
12%
% White
51%
56%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
11%
11%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
13%