Sarcoxie High is a public high school located in Sarcoxie, Missouri, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 401 students. The school is part of the Sarcoxie R-II School District, which is ranked 116 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Sarcoxie High has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 96.5% to 100% over the past few years, significantly outperforming the state average. However, the school has seen fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2% to 16.7% in recent years, which is an area that the school could focus on improving. Sarcoxie High's test scores in Mathematics have been above the state average, but its performance in Science and English Language Arts has been more inconsistent. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.17% to 71.57% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years, but the school has performed well in supporting these students, ranking 96th out of 250 Missouri high schools in 2021-2022 for low socioeconomic status students.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Miller High, Mount Vernon High, and Monett High, Sarcoxie High generally performs better in terms of graduation rates and test scores, particularly in Mathematics. However, the school's performance in Science and English Language Arts is more mixed, with some nearby schools outperforming Sarcoxie High in these areas. The school's statewide ranking has varied over the years, suggesting that its overall academic outcomes could be more consistent.
Sarcoxie High ranks 171st of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
In the 2023-24 school year, 397 students attended Sarcoxie High.
Students at Sarcoxie High are 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.
Sarcoxie High is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Wildwood Elementary
Sarcoxie R-II