Is Carl Junction High School a good school?

Carl Junction High School ranks 82 nd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Carl Junction High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 975 students attended Carl Junction High School.

What is the racial makeup of Carl Junction High School?

Students at Carl Junction High School are 82% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Carl Junction High School?

Carl Junction High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Carl Junction Primary 2-3 Elementary : Carl Junction Primary K-1 Middle : Carl Junction Intermediate Middle : Carl Junction Junior High

Carl Junction High School

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Carl Junction High School is a public high school serving 960 students in grades 9-12 in the Carl Junction R-I school district in Carl Junction, Missouri. The school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, reaching as high as 23rd out of 358 high schools in the 2020-2021 school year, and maintains a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carl Junction High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average on standardized tests, particularly in subjects like English II, Algebra II, and Biology I. The school also boasts very high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 89.7% to 97.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school performs well for several student subgroups, including White students, Low Socio-Economic Status students, and Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the top half or top quarter of Missouri high schools for these groups.

While Carl Junction High School is a high-performing school, it does face some challenges. The school has struggled with chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 17.2% to 19.5% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's performance for Special Education and Disabled student subgroups is an area of concern, with rankings in the bottom quarter or bottom half of Missouri high schools. Compared to nearby schools, Joplin High and Webb City High are more competitive with Carl Junction High School in terms of academic performance and school rankings, while Diamond High, Jasper County High School, and Carthage High School generally perform lower.

Detail:

Public 9-12

206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834-9402

(417) 649-7081

District: Carl Junction R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
82^nd of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,663

Feeder schools for Carl Junction High School:

Elementary:	Carl Junction Primary 2-3
	Carl Junction Primary K-1
Middle:	Carl Junction Intermediate
	Carl Junction Junior High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 975

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.6%

Two or more races:

7.7%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carl Junction High School ranks better than 78.3% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.91. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Carl Junction High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.6%), two or more races (7.7%), Hispanic (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carl Junction High School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Carl Junction High School employs 65.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carl Junction High School is $9,663.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carl Junction High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carl Junction High School 82^nd of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Carl Junction High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Carl Junction High School

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Rank History for all students at Carl Junction High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	59.47	189^th	534	64.6%
2007	52.83	248^th	538	53.9%
2008	62.27	170^th	539	68.5%
2009	60.45	135^th	507	73.4%
2010	64.14	121^st	516	76.6%
2011	59.33	173^rd	528	67.2%
2012	62.83	132^nd	522	74.7%
2013	66.20	85^th	523	83.7%
2014	65.55	103^rd	521	80.2%
2015	59.12	180^th	504	64.3%
2016	78.35	35^th	401	91.3%
2017	76.45	64^th	404	84.2%
2018	69.63	75^th	468	84.0%
2019	58.95	134^th	460	70.9%
2021	79.56	23^rd	358	93.6%
2022	75.49	36^th	361	90.0%
2023	66.30	61^st	352	82.7%
2024	64.91	82^nd	378	78.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Carl Junction High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.26	84^th	127	33.9%
2024	34.42	98^th	135	27.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carl Junction High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	47.59	180^th	382	52.9%
2019	46.96	178^th	368	51.6%
2022	81.78	25^th	250	90.0%
2023	75.32	35^th	268	86.9%
2024	68.52	49^th	274	82.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Carl Junction High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	59.80	41^st	95	56.8%
2022	24.67	93^rd	111	16.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Carl Junction High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	66.41	34^th	100	66.0%
2019	45.89	64^th	96	33.3%
2021	73.57	9^th	50	82.0%
2023	57.27	20^th	47	57.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carl Junction High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	44.62	49^th	91	46.2%

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Rank History for White students at Carl Junction High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	65.81	84^th	440	80.9%
2019	54.79	135^th	430	68.6%
2021	76.60	27^th	309	91.3%
2022	69.11	49^th	310	84.2%
2023	56.86	75^th	302	75.2%
2024	56.05	90^th	321	72.0%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Carl Junction High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	646	646
1992	620	6	2	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	638
1993	617	6	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	634
1994	592	6	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	605
1995	632	2	4	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	648
1996	632	2	4	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	648
1997	684	3	4	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	699
1998	686	3	4	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	706
1999	681	0	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	692
2000	690	7	1	8	13	n/a	n/a	0	719
2001	712	3	9	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	736
2002	733	2	1	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	754
2003	733	2	1	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	754
2004	783	3	2	11	8	n/a	n/a	0	807
2005	789	3	3	12	9	n/a	n/a	0	816
2006	814	3	6	15	10	n/a	n/a	0	848
2007	864	5	8	15	16	n/a	n/a	0	908
2008	861	10	6	13	12	n/a	n/a	0	902
2009	868	13	5	9	13	n/a	n/a	0	908
2010	895	11	11	17	13	n/a	n/a	0	947
2011	879	13	6	18	10	0	2	0	928
2012	893	9	6	24	10	1	1	0	944
2013	915	11	8	24	13	1	6	0	978
2014	874	15	11	27	14	1	20	0	962
2015	904	14	14	37	13	1	29	0	1012
2016	898	15	13	40	11	0	29	0	1006
2017	868	15	14	38	9	0	33	0	977
2018	859	17	12	39	11	0	25	0	963
2019	851	20	8	48	14	0	29	0	970
2020	840	14	10	49	12	0	34	0	959
2021	823	13	15	63	17	0	38	0	969
2022	815	15	17	58	20	1	49	0	975
2023	782	11	18	63	20	2	64	0	960
2024	796	13	9	60	18	4	75	0	975

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carl Junction High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	646	38.8	16.6	n/a
1992	638	38.0	16.7	n/a
1993	634	36.6	17.3	n/a
1994	605	37.8	16.0	0
1995	648	45.4	14.3	n/a
1996	648	45.4	14.3	n/a
1997	699	46.9	14.9	13
1998	706	46.1	15.3	12.2
1999	692	47.4	14.6	13.7
2000	719	48.8	14.7	18.2
2001	736	51.6	14.3	22.8
2002	754	54.5	13.8	25.3
2003	754	54.5	13.8	25.3
2004	807	54.3	14.9	26.3
2005	816	53.7	15.2	26.1
2006	848	58.4	14.5	29
2007	908	57.2	15.9	28.7
2008	902	61.9	14.6	27.9
2009	908	63.0	14.4	28.2
2010	947	62.2	15.2	30.1
2011	928	56.2	16.4	29.8
2012	944	58.0	16.2	30.7
2013	978	60.5	16.1	27.7
2014	962	57.8	16.6	31.3
2015	1012	61.0	16.5	32.1
2016	1006	62.0	16.2	28.3
2017	977	63.1	15.4	31.6
2018	963	63.4	15.1	28.1
2019	970	59.2	16.3	29.5
2020	959	55.0	17.4	28.7
2021	969	56.3	17.1	30.9
2022	975	61.1	15.9	28.7
2023	960	61.1	15.6	32.2
2024	975	65.7	14.8	35.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carl Junction High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	646	38.8	16.6	n/a
1992	638	38.0	16.7	n/a
1993	634	36.6	17.3	n/a
1994	605	37.8	16.0	0
1995	648	45.4	14.3	n/a
1996	648	45.4	14.3	n/a
1997	699	46.9	14.9	13
1998	706	46.1	15.3	12.2
1999	692	47.4	14.6	13.7
2000	719	48.8	14.7	18.2
2001	736	51.6	14.3	22.8
2002	754	54.5	13.8	25.3
2003	754	54.5	13.8	25.3
2004	807	54.3	14.9	26.3
2005	816	53.7	15.2	26.1
2006	848	58.4	14.5	29
2007	908	57.2	15.9	28.7
2008	902	61.9	14.6	27.9
2009	908	63.0	14.4	28.2
2010	947	62.2	15.2	30.1
2011	928	56.2	16.4	29.8
2012	944	58.0	16.2	30.7
2013	978	60.5	16.1	27.7
2014	962	57.8	16.6	31.3
2015	1012	61.0	16.5	32.1
2016	1006	62.0	16.2	28.3
2017	977	63.1	15.4	31.6
2018	963	63.4	15.1	28.1
2019	970	59.2	16.3	29.5
2020	959	55.0	17.4	28.7
2021	969	56.3	17.1	30.9
2022	975	61.1	15.9	28.7
2023	960	61.1	15.6	32.2
2024	975	65.7	14.8	35.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carl Junction High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$322 (3.9%)	$7,975 (96.1%)	$8,297
2020	$730 (8.9%)	$7,429 (91.1%)	$8,159
2021	$2,514 (26.0%)	$7,167 (74.0%)	$9,682
2022	$3,074 (31.8%)	$6,589 (68.2%)	$9,663

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carl Junction High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 134^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 61^st of 352 High schools	11.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Carl Junction High School)	34.1	39.1	5%
End of Course Algebra I (Carl Junction R-I)	42.7	44.3	1.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Carl Junction High School)	51.8	54.2	2.4%
End of Course Biology I (Carl Junction R-I)	51.8	54.2	2.4%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Carl Junction High School)	61.2	59.1	2.1%
End of Course English II (Carl Junction R-I)	61.2	59.1	2.1%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Carl Junction High School)	83.3	75	8.3%
End of Course Algebra II (Carl Junction R-I)	83.3	75	8.3%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	51.6	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	970	960	1%
African American	20	11	45%
American Indian	14	20	42.9%
Asian	8	18	125%
Hispanic	48	63	31.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	851	782	8.1%
Two or More Races	29	64	120.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.5%	32.2%	2.7%

Schools Near Carl Junction High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)	MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carl Junction High School	Public	9-12	206 S Roney	Carl Junction	64834	Jasper County	Carl Junction R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 649-7081	975	66	14.8	35.7%	796 (81.6%)	13 (1.3%)	60 (6.2%)	9 (0.9%)	18 (1.8%)	4 (0.4%)	75 (7.7%)	64.9	82^nd of 378 public high schools	78.3%		66.3	61^st of 352 public high schools	82.7%	21		39.5	48.8	60.4		42.3	$9,663	$3,074	$6,589
Webb City High	Public	9-12	621 N Madison	Webb City	64870	Jasper County	Webb City R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 673-6010	1,357	88	15.3	41.5%	1,113 (82.0%)	21 (1.5%)	109 (8.0%)	22 (1.6%)	11 (0.8%)	5 (0.4%)	76 (5.6%)	63.2	84^th of 378 public high schools	77.8%		69.3	51^st of 352 public high schools	85.5%	33		44.0	48.3	59.8		34.7	$9,939	$2,006	$7,933
Gateway School	Public	5-12	1823 W 20th St	Joplin	64804	Jasper County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 629-3410	16	2	8.0	81.3%	14 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Joplin High	Public	9-12	2104 Indiana Ave	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5230	2,247	123	18.3	49.9%	1,609 (71.6%)	106 (4.7%)	238 (10.6%)	33 (1.5%)	44 (2.0%)	33 (1.5%)	184 (8.2%)	47.2	167^th of 378 public high schools	55.8%		43.8	170^th of 352 public high schools	51.7%	3		29.3	35.9	45.3	47.7	40.7	$9,120	$2,051	$7,069
Franklin Technology Center	Public	9-12	2104 Indiana Ave	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5260	0	22	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Carthage High School	Public	9-12	2600 South River	Carthage	64836	Jasper County	Carthage R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(417) 359-7020	1,634	86	19.0	60.3%	805 (49.3%)	8 (0.5%)	749 (45.8%)	13 (0.8%)	6 (0.4%)	6 (0.4%)	47 (2.9%)	41.5	203^rd of 378 public high schools	46.3%		39.3	202^nd of 352 public high schools	42.6%	1		37.2	34.6	44.1		27.6	$11,416	$535	$10,881
Carthage Technical Center	Public	9-12	1100 E. Airport Drive	Carthage	64836	Jasper County	Carthage R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(417) 359-7026	0	29	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jasper County High School	Public	7-12	201 W Mercer	Jasper	64755	Jasper County	Jasper County R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 394-2511	219	21	10.2	51.1%	190 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.9%)	5 (2.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.6%)	27.5	273^rd of 378 public high schools	27.8%		27.6	251^st of 352 public high schools	28.7%	22	66.6	27.7	22.8				$10,973	$748	$10,225
Diamond High	Public	9-12	401 S Main	Diamond	64840	Newton County	Diamond R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 325-5188	247	21	11.7	44.1%	209 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.2%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.6%)	21.8	298^th of 378 public high schools	21.2%					(n/a)		17.0	23.2				$13,055	$2,699	$10,356

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