Herculaneum High

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Herculaneum High ranks 73 rd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Herculaneum High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 489, located in Herculaneum, Missouri, and part of the Dunklin R-V School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top in Missouri, with exceptional academic achievement, graduation rates, and performance in specific student subgroups.

Herculaneum High has a long history of academic excellence, ranking as high as 12th out of 460 schools in the state in 2018-2019. The school's students consistently outperform state and district averages on state assessments, particularly in subjects like English II, Algebra I, Biology I, and Geometry. Notably, the school's White students and Low Socioeconomic Status students have shown exceptional performance, ranking among the top 5-12 high schools in Missouri. Herculaneum High also maintains a very high four-year graduation rate, reaching as high as 97.3% in recent years, significantly exceeding the state and district averages, and a low dropout rate ranging from 1.4% to 3.3%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Fox Senior High, Hillsboro High, and Seckman Senior High, Herculaneum High generally outperforms them on state assessments. However, some nearby schools, like Jefferson High School and Festus Senior High, have also shown exceptional academic performance, with students outperforming Herculaneum High in certain subject areas. The school's relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.2% to 36.5%, suggest an area for improvement, as they are higher than some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 Blackcat Dr
Herculaneum, MO 63048-1060

(636) 479-5200

District: Dunklin R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
73^rd of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,329

Feeder schools for Herculaneum High:

Elementary:	Pevely Elementary
Middle:	Senn-Thomas Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 488

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Herculaneum High ranks better than 80.7% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.41. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Herculaneum High 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 (90.6%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Herculaneum High employs 32.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Herculaneum High is $11,329.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Herculaneum High:

SchoolDigger ranks Herculaneum High 73^rd of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Herculaneum High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Dunklin R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Dunklin R-V 118^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Herculaneum High

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Rank History for all students at Herculaneum High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	48.14	307^th	534	42.5%
2007	37.60	396^th	538	26.4%
2008	42.99	345^th	539	36.0%
2009	51.18	228^th	507	55.0%
2010	67.28	96^th	516	81.4%
2011	52.08	244^th	528	53.8%
2012	51.09	250^th	522	52.1%
2013	52.09	225^th	523	57.0%
2014	47.16	278^th	521	46.6%
2015	60.81	156^th	504	69.0%
2016	69.60	82^nd	401	79.6%
2017	89.85	19^th	404	95.3%
2018	58.50	133^rd	468	71.6%
2019	89.12	12^th	460	97.4%
2021	83.02	17^th	358	95.3%
2022	80.17	24^th	361	93.4%
2023	63.33	75^th	352	78.7%
2024	66.41	73^rd	378	80.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Herculaneum High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	65.85	63^rd	382	83.5%
2019	94.21	4^th	368	98.9%
2021	87.90	12^th	255	95.3%
2022	97.16	5^th	250	98.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Herculaneum High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	76.00	5^th	100	95.0%

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Rank History for White students at Herculaneum High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	55.08	145^th	440	67.0%
2019	85.53	19^th	430	95.6%
2021	81.90	20^th	309	93.5%
2022	76.31	29^th	310	90.6%
2023	53.49	83^rd	302	72.5%
2024	59.73	80^th	321	75.1%

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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 Herculaneum High

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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	450	450
1992	453	8	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
1993	498	10	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	510
1994	442	55	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	503
1995	561	11	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	574
1996	561	11	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	574
1997	590	12	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
1998	552	12	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
1999	526	18	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
2000	512	11	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
2001	512	16	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	533
2002	525	17	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
2003	525	17	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
2004	516	21	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	538
2005	492	12	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	505
2006	469	13	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	485
2007	477	14	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	499
2008	475	16	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	494
2009	466	17	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
2010	437	13	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
2011	389	10	4	2	0	0	0	0	405
2012	370	12	2	4	0	0	0	0	388
2013	361	15	2	6	0	0	0	0	384
2014	366	21	2	10	0	0	2	0	401
2015	368	20	2	10	0	0	3	0	403
2016	375	29	3	9	0	0	2	0	418
2017	387	26	3	8	0	0	5	0	429
2018	395	19	7	9	2	0	3	0	435
2019	387	21	5	8	2	0	5	0	428
2020	383	17	6	11	2	0	9	0	428
2021	420	16	7	16	1	0	10	0	470
2022	432	15	8	19	2	0	12	0	488
2023	432	14	9	19	3	0	12	0	489
2024	442	12	4	15	2	0	13	0	488

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 Herculaneum High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	450	25.3	17.7	n/a
1992	462	25.8	17.9	n/a
1993	510	25.9	19.7	9.4
1994	503	26.0	19.3	12.3
1995	574	31.4	18.3	n/a
1996	574	31.4	18.3	n/a
1997	603	33.0	18.3	10.3
1998	564	34.2	16.5	9.8
1999	545	33.7	16.2	13.2
2000	526	32.2	16.3	13.1
2001	533	33.2	16.1	9.6
2002	547	34.6	15.8	23.2
2003	547	34.6	15.8	23.2
2004	538	33.1	16.3	19.7
2005	505	27.7	18.2	19.4
2006	485	26.3	18.4	21
2007	499	25.3	19.7	21
2008	494	30.2	16.4	23.3
2009	489	33.5	14.6	29.4
2010	456	32.4	14.0	35.1
2011	405	28.6	14.1	38.5
2012	388	25.7	15.0	44.3
2013	384	26.1	14.6	46.6
2014	401	26.4	15.1	39.9
2015	403	25.0	16.1	41.2
2016	418	26.0	16.0	42.3
2017	429	26.6	16.0	36.4
2018	435	25.6	16.9	38.9
2019	428	25.7	16.5	42.3
2020	428	27.6	15.4	38.1
2021	470	26.6	17.6	30.2
2022	488	29.3	16.6	36.1
2023	489	30.8	15.8	44.2
2024	488	32.8	14.8	43.4

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 Herculaneum High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	450	25.3	17.7	n/a
1992	462	25.8	17.9	n/a
1993	510	25.9	19.7	9.4
1994	503	26.0	19.3	12.3
1995	574	31.4	18.3	n/a
1996	574	31.4	18.3	n/a
1997	603	33.0	18.3	10.3
1998	564	34.2	16.5	9.8
1999	545	33.7	16.2	13.2
2000	526	32.2	16.3	13.1
2001	533	33.2	16.1	9.6
2002	547	34.6	15.8	23.2
2003	547	34.6	15.8	23.2
2004	538	33.1	16.3	19.7
2005	505	27.7	18.2	19.4
2006	485	26.3	18.4	21
2007	499	25.3	19.7	21
2008	494	30.2	16.4	23.3
2009	489	33.5	14.6	29.4
2010	456	32.4	14.0	35.1
2011	405	28.6	14.1	38.5
2012	388	25.7	15.0	44.3
2013	384	26.1	14.6	46.6
2014	401	26.4	15.1	39.9
2015	403	25.0	16.1	41.2
2016	418	26.0	16.0	42.3
2017	429	26.6	16.0	36.4
2018	435	25.6	16.9	38.9
2019	428	25.7	16.5	42.3
2020	428	27.6	15.4	38.1
2021	470	26.6	17.6	30.2
2022	488	29.3	16.6	36.1
2023	489	30.8	15.8	44.2
2024	488	32.8	14.8	43.4

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 Herculaneum High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$521 (4.7%)	$10,530 (95.3%)	$11,052
2020	$519 (4.6%)	$10,783 (95.4%)	$11,301
2021	$470 (4.3%)	$10,397 (95.7%)	$10,868
2022	$563 (5.0%)	$10,766 (95.0%)	$11,329

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Herculaneum High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 12^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 75^th of 352 High schools	18.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Herculaneum High)	65.6	31.9	33.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Dunklin R-V)	70.9	42.5	28.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Herculaneum High)	55.7	59.6	3.9%
End of Course Biology I (Dunklin R-V)	55.7	59.6	3.9%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Herculaneum High)	84.4	56.8	27.6%
End of Course English II (Dunklin R-V)	84.4	56.8	27.6%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course English I (Herculaneum High)	89.2	87	2.2%
End of Course English I (Dunklin R-V)	89.2	87	2.2%
End of Course English I (Missouri)	60	61.9	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	428	489	14.3%
African American	21	14	33.3%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	5	9	80%
Hispanic	8	19	137.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	387	432	11.6%
Two or More Races	5	12	140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.3%	44.2%	1.9%

Schools Near Herculaneum High

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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 English I (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	MAP American History (2024)	MAP Physics (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 8th 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 English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	MAP American History End of Course	MAP Physics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Herculaneum High	Public	9-12	1 Blackcat Dr	Herculaneum	63048	Jefferson County	Dunklin R-V	No	No	No	No	(636) 479-5200	488	33	14.8	43.4%	442 (90.6%)	12 (2.5%)	15 (3.1%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	66.4	73^rd of 378 public high schools	80.7%		63.3	75^th of 352 public high schools	78.7%	2		38.5	47.1	60.6						$11,329	$563	$10,766
Crystal City High	Public	7-12	1100 Mississippi	Crystal City	63019	Jefferson County	Crystal City 47	No	No	No	No	(636) 937-4411	227	18	12.9	43.2%	198 (87.2%)	14 (6.2%)	11 (4.8%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	61	93^rd of 378 public high schools	75.4%		50.1	136^th of 352 public high schools	61.4%	43	16.8	50.0	38.9							$10,035	$1,109	$8,927
Festus Senior High	Public	9-12	501 Westwind Dr	Festus	63028	Jefferson County	Festus R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 937-5410	1,023	56	18.1	35.2%	930 (90.9%)	30 (2.9%)	10 (1.0%)	11 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.9%)	71.2	53^rd of 378 public high schools	86.0%		78.8	27^th of 352 public high schools	92.3%	26		54.3	57.0	64.2		58.7		57.6	42.0	$10,402	$1,609	$8,793
Windsor High	Public	9-12	6208 Hwy 61-67	Imperial	63052	Jefferson County	Windsor C-1	No	No	No	No	(636) 464-4429	874	57	15.4	27.1%	784 (89.7%)	15 (1.7%)	45 (5.1%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.0%)	59.3	103^rd of 378 public high schools	72.8%		35.6	218^th of 352 public high schools	38.1%	115		21.6	41.5	53.6			46.7			$10,136	$1,318	$8,818
Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	7 Blue Jay Way	Festus	63028	Jefferson County	Jefferson County R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(636) 933-6900	323	22	14.5	20.7%	304 (94.1%)	6 (1.9%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	66.1	77^th of 378 public high schools	79.6%		55.4	104^th of 352 public high schools	70.5%	27		59.6	51.5		42.8					$12,036	$509	$11,527
Seckman Senior High	Public	9-12	2800 Seckman Rd	Imperial	63052	Jefferson County	Fox C-6	No	No	No	No	(636) 282-1485	1,766	102	17.2	22.1%	1,605 (90.9%)	14 (0.8%)	70 (4.0%)	16 (0.9%)	9 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (2.9%)	52.9	132^nd of 378 public high schools	65.1%		49.9	137^th of 352 public high schools	61.1%	5		30.6	62.3	48.3	56.9		41.2			$8,910	$681	$8,229
Jefferson College	Public	10-12	1000 Viking Drive	Hillsboro	63050	Jefferson County	Jefferson College	No	No	No	No	(636) 789-3000	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
New Day - Day Treatment	Public	6-12	5 Merchants Dr	Hillsboro	63050	Jefferson County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(636) 797-5266	24	2	12.0	87.5%	23 (95.8%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hillsboro High	Public	9-12	123 Leon Hall Pkwy	Hillsboro	63050	Jefferson County	Hillsboro R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 789-0010	1,124	68	16.5	27.7%	1,068 (95.0%)	4 (0.4%)	26 (2.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (2.0%)	60.5	96^th of 378 public high schools	74.6%		55.9	101^st of 352 public high schools	71.3%	5		17.5	45.8	61.7						$9,781	$512	$9,269
Hillsboro Treatment Center	Public	6-12	10434 State Rd Bb	Hillsboro	63050	Jefferson County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(636) 797-9813	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Herculaneum High

What district is Herculaneum High in?

Dunklin R-V

Is Herculaneum High a good school?

Herculaneum High ranks 73^rd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Herculaneum High?

Students at Herculaneum High are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Herculaneum High?

Herculaneum High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pevely Elementary
Middle : Senn-Thomas Middle

How many students attend Herculaneum High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 488 students attended Herculaneum High.

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