W. E. Sears Youth Center vs. Poplar Bluff High School
Should you attend W. E. Sears Youth Center or Poplar Bluff High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
W. E. Sears Youth Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Poplar Bluff High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
W. E. Sears Youth Center serves 61 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 1,459 students in grades 9-12, Poplar Bluff 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 43% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-12
9-12
Total Students
61 students
1,459 students
% Male | % Female
100% | 0%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
91 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#869 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
43%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
45%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
27%
n/a
Graduation Rate
60-79%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
2
-
Grade 7 Students
4
-
Grade 8 Students
9
-
Grade 9 Students
12
412
Grade 10 Students
14
382
Grade 11 Students
11
356
Grade 12 Students
9
309
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
33%
11%
% White
62%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
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Diversity Score
0.51
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
10%
n/a
