Serving 1,365 students in grades 9-12, Raytown 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 22% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raytown Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Raytown Sr. High School's student population of 1,365 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raytown Sr. 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 Raytown Sr. High School is 0.65, which is more 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
#1192 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
53%
15%
White
21%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raytown Sr. High School's ranking?
Raytown Sr. High School is ranked #1192 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Raytown Sr. High School often compared to?
Raytown Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raytown South Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raytown Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Raytown Sr. High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Raytown Sr. High School?
1,365 students attend Raytown Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Raytown Sr. High School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raytown Sr. High School?
Raytown Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Raytown Sr. High School offer ?
Raytown Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Raytown Sr. High School part of?
Raytown Sr. High School is part of Raytown C-2 School District.
School Reviews
4 5/23/2022
I hated my time at this school, but after graduating and a lot of reflecting, some of the only positive role models I had were staff members of the school. I was addicted to drugs and facing a lot of demons at a young age and was pushed in the right direction by some of these people. I'd have been completely hopeless without a lot of them. If you can get your kid to have dual enrollment at Herndon, DO IT. Herndon was one of the better experiences of my childhood.
2 5/12/2015
This school has a average academic program but as a student I would not suggest this school. I have been bullied, pushed, and hit by other students in front of the staff in yet they do not punish this students. I would not recommend this school to anyone because of the staff's behavior to students being bullied.
2 4/2/2008
I believe that the quality of the academic programs is about average with an average number of extracurricular activities. I do not see alot of parental involvement but I believe most of that is because it is only encouraged superficially and not for real change or input. The facilities are below average since the high school is running out of space for its students and the hallways are crowded between classes and the lunchroom is filled above capacity.
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