Scott City High

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Scott City High ranks 201 st of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Scott City High is a public high school serving 260 students in grades 9-12 in Scott City, Missouri, which is part of the Scott City R-I school district. The school has consistently maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. However, it has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 16.1% in the most recent year, which is still better than some nearby schools.

Scott City High's performance on state assessments is generally on par with or slightly above the state average in Algebra I, Biology I, and English II, but its performance in Biology I has been lower than the state average in recent years. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.2% to 45.02% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite this, Scott City High has performed well in serving this population, ranking 66 out of 250 Missouri high schools for low-socioeconomic status students and earning a 4-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools, Jackson Senior High consistently outperforms Scott City High in test scores, graduation rates, and overall state rankings, while Thomas W. Kelly High has struggled with lower test scores and graduation rates. The mixed performance of smaller, rural schools in the area, such as Delta High and Oran High School, suggests the need for a more nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by these types of schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3000 Main St
Scott City, MO 63780-1111

(573) 264-2131

District: Scott City R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
201^st of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,425

Feeder schools for Scott City High:

Elementary:	Scott City Elementary
Middle:	Scott City Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 276

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Two or more races:

3.3%

African American:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scott City High ranks worse than 53.2% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.52. (See more...)

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

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 (93.1%), two or more races (3.3%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scott City High is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Scott City High employs 21.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scott City High is $11,425.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scott City High:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott City High 201^st of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Scott City High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Scott City R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott City R-I 193^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Scott City High

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Rank History for all students at Scott City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	44.24	342^nd	534	36.0%
2007	27.80	443^rd	538	17.7%
2008	42.22	352^nd	539	34.7%
2009	23.94	433^rd	507	14.6%
2010	33.99	392^nd	516	24.0%
2011	40.24	352^nd	528	33.3%
2012	27.97	441^st	522	15.5%
2013	40.72	345^th	523	34.0%
2014	46.63	282^nd	521	45.9%
2015	36.24	363^rd	504	28.0%
2016	34.33	294^th	401	26.7%
2017	34.31	297^th	404	26.5%
2018	46.44	221^st	468	52.8%
2019	33.34	322^nd	460	30.0%
2021	54.98	120^th	358	66.5%
2022	49.25	152^nd	361	57.9%
2023	50.32	133^rd	352	62.2%
2024	41.52	201^st	378	46.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scott City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	58.86	103^rd	382	73.0%
2019	35.55	250^th	368	32.1%
2022	63.75	66^th	250	73.6%

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Rank History for White students at Scott City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	40.26	251^st	440	43.0%
2019	30.75	315^th	430	26.7%
2021	45.29	139^th	309	55.0%
2022	42.84	151^st	310	51.3%
2023	43.66	128^th	302	57.6%
2024	38.82	167^th	321	48.0%

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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 Scott City 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	385	385
1992	389	30	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	419
1993	447	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
1994	451	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
1995	453	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
1996	453	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
1997	461	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
1998	426	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1999	330	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2000	313	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2001	329	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
2002	343	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2003	343	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2004	336	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
2005	343	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
2006	325	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2007	351	1	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
2008	346	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
2009	349	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
2010	350	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
2011	322	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	326
2012	294	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	299
2013	241	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	244
2014	256	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	258
2015	227	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	229
2016	221	1	0	0	0	0	4	0	226
2017	219	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	224
2018	230	1	0	2	0	0	4	0	237
2019	240	3	0	3	0	0	7	0	253
2020	244	3	0	3	0	0	9	0	259
2021	236	4	0	4	0	0	7	0	251
2022	252	3	1	4	1	0	5	0	266
2023	243	1	0	5	0	0	11	0	260
2024	257	7	0	3	0	0	9	0	276

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 Scott City High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	385	26.1	14.7	n/a
1992	419	25.7	16.3	n/a
1993	447	24.0	18.6	n/a
1994	451	24.4	18.5	0
1995	453	24.9	18.2	n/a
1996	453	24.9	18.2	n/a
1997	461	24.4	18.9	21.9
1998	426	26.1	16.3	17.8
1999	330	20.8	15.9	17.9
2000	313	20.0	15.7	19.8
2001	329	20.0	16.5	19.5
2002	345	21.9	15.8	22.9
2003	345	21.9	15.8	22.9
2004	339	21.6	15.7	29.5
2005	347	22.5	15.4	25.9
2006	330	22.5	14.7	28.5
2007	359	21.4	16.8	24.5
2008	350	24.2	14.5	24.6
2009	356	23.5	15.1	35.4
2010	357	25.0	14.2	31.4
2011	326	23.2	13.9	35.9
2012	299	22.4	13.3	33.8
2013	244	19.5	12.5	44.7
2014	258	20.9	12.3	45.7
2015	229	20.0	11.4	43.2
2016	226	19.0	11.8	46
2017	224	19.3	11.5	44.2
2018	237	19.1	12.3	41.8
2019	253	18.8	13.4	46.2
2020	259	19.0	13.6	51.4
2021	251	19.6	12.7	45
2022	266	21.8	12.1	31.2
2023	260	21.4	12.1	38.8
2024	276	21.6	12.7	43.8

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 Scott City High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	385	26.1	14.7	n/a
1992	419	25.7	16.3	n/a
1993	447	24.0	18.6	n/a
1994	451	24.4	18.5	0
1995	453	24.9	18.2	n/a
1996	453	24.9	18.2	n/a
1997	461	24.4	18.9	21.9
1998	426	26.1	16.3	17.8
1999	330	20.8	15.9	17.9
2000	313	20.0	15.7	19.8
2001	329	20.0	16.5	19.5
2002	345	21.9	15.8	22.9
2003	345	21.9	15.8	22.9
2004	339	21.6	15.7	29.5
2005	347	22.5	15.4	25.9
2006	330	22.5	14.7	28.5
2007	359	21.4	16.8	24.5
2008	350	24.2	14.5	24.6
2009	356	23.5	15.1	35.4
2010	357	25.0	14.2	31.4
2011	326	23.2	13.9	35.9
2012	299	22.4	13.3	33.8
2013	244	19.5	12.5	44.7
2014	258	20.9	12.3	45.7
2015	229	20.0	11.4	43.2
2016	226	19.0	11.8	46
2017	224	19.3	11.5	44.2
2018	237	19.1	12.3	41.8
2019	253	18.8	13.4	46.2
2020	259	19.0	13.6	51.4
2021	251	19.6	12.7	45
2022	266	21.8	12.1	31.2
2023	260	21.4	12.1	38.8
2024	276	21.6	12.7	43.8

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 Scott City High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$178 (1.8%)	$9,879 (98.2%)	$10,058
2020	$207 (2.1%)	$9,669 (97.9%)	$9,876
2021	$1,144 (11.2%)	$9,060 (88.8%)	$10,204
2022	$2,060 (18.0%)	$9,365 (82.0%)	$11,425

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scott City High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 322^nd of 460 High schools	Ranks 133^rd of 352 High schools	32.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Scott City High)	47.4	39.9	7.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Scott City R-I)	47.4	39.9	7.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Scott City High)	11.9	38.8	26.9%
End of Course Biology I (Scott City R-I)	11.9	38.8	26.9%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	253	260	2.8%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	240	243	1.3%
Two or More Races	7	11	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.2%	38.8%	7.4%

Schools Near Scott City High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (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 Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 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 Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scott City High	Public	9-12	3000 Main St	Scott City	63780	Scott County	Scott City R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 264-2131	276	22	12.7	43.8%	257 (93.1%)	7 (2.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	41.5	201^st of 378 public high schools	46.8%		50.3	133^rd of 352 public high schools	62.2%	68					44.0	24.3				$11,425	$2,060	$9,365
Cape Girardeau Car Technical Center	Public	9-12	1080 S Silver Springs Rd	Cape Girardeau	63703	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	No	(573) 334-0826	0	23	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Central High	Public	9-12	1000 S Silver Springs Rd	Cape Girardeau	63703	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	No	(573) 335-8228	1,315	90	14.6	100.0%	646 (49.1%)	420 (31.9%)	90 (6.8%)	28 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	130 (9.9%)	51.2	140^th of 378 public high schools	63.0%		46.1	162^nd of 352 public high schools	54.0%	22					27.0	36.4	47.6	70.5	43.6	$11,571	$3,016	$8,555
Echo Day Treatment Center	Public	6-12	3445 Armstrong Dr	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(573) 290-5814	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Chaffee Junior-Senior High	Public	7-12	517 W Yoakum Ave	Chaffee	63740	Scott County	Chaffee R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 887-3226	290	25	11.5	52.8%	275 (94.8%)	9 (3.1%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23.6	290^th of 378 public high schools	23.3%		16.3	298^th of 352 public high schools	15.3%	8	18.9	27.1	23.0	46.2	19.1	22.6				$9,858	$2,821	$7,036
Girardot Center For Youth	Public	5-12	609 N Middle	Cape Girardeau	63702	Cape Girardeau County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(573) 290-5860	27	4	6.7	88.9%	23 (85.2%)	3 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)
Delta High	Public	6-12	324 Liberty St	Delta	63744	Cape Girardeau County	Delta R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 794-2511	110	11	9.6	59.1%	105 (95.5%)	2 (1.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)						35.0				$13,737	$3,186	$10,551
Oran High School	Public	7-12	310 Church St	Oran	63771	Scott County	Oran R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 262-3345	168	13	12.9	43.5%	154 (91.7%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.0%)	23.5	292^nd of 378 public high schools	22.8%		58	92^nd of 352 public high schools	73.9%	200					34.3			20.8		$10,363	$220	$10,144
Thomas W. Kelly High	Public	9-12	4035 State Hwy 77	Benton	63736	Scott County	Scott County R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 545-3541	315	24	13.2	46.0%	301 (95.6%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	24.3	287^th of 378 public high schools	24.1%		38.3	207^th of 352 public high schools	41.2%	80					2.8	32.6		18.2		$9,350	$478	$8,872
Jackson Senior High	Public	9-12	315 S Missouri	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9513	1,848	106	17.3	34.3%	1,694 (91.7%)	42 (2.3%)	40 (2.2%)	14 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	54 (2.9%)	66.1	75^th of 378 public high schools	80.2%		68.3	55^th of 352 public high schools	84.4%	20					52.3	48.2	56.0	88.3	36.7	$10,409	$575	$9,835

Frequently Asked Questions about Scott City High

What schools feed into Scott City High?

Scott City High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Scott City Elementary
Middle : Scott City Middle

Is Scott City High a good school?

Scott City High ranks 201^st of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Scott City High in?

Scott City R-I

What is the racial makeup of Scott City High?

Students at Scott City High are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Scott City High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 276 students attended Scott City High.

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