Is Sikeston Senior High School a good school?

Sikeston Senior High School ranks 234 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sikeston Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 977 students attended Sikeston Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Sikeston Senior High School?

Students at Sikeston Senior High School are 54% White, 33% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Sikeston Senior High School?

Sikeston Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Lee Hunter Elementary Elementary : Sikeston Kindergarten Center Elementary : Southeast Elementary Elementary : Wing Elementary Middle : Sikeston Junior High School Middle : Sikeston Middle School

Sikeston Senior High School

Summary:

Sikeston Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Sikeston, Missouri, with a total enrollment of 1,009 students. The school is part of the Sikeston R-6 school district, which is ranked 256 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sikeston Senior High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 167th out of 361 Missouri high schools in 2021-2022 to 234th out of 378 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars in recent years. Student performance across different subgroups is uneven, with low-income students performing relatively well but students with disabilities and some racial/ethnic groups lagging behind. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, is mixed, with some subjects performing below the state and district averages.

Despite these challenges, Sikeston Senior High School has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.0% to 96.9% in recent years, and a low dropout rate. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 19.2% in 2021-2022 to 26.8% in 2023-2024. The school serves a very high-poverty student population, with nearly all students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and its per-student spending has increased over the years, but it's unclear if this is translating into improved academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801-3258

(573) 472-8850

District: Sikeston R-6

SchoolDigger Rank:
234^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,834

Feeder schools for Sikeston Senior High School:

Elementary:	Lee Hunter Elementary
	Sikeston Kindergarten Center
	Southeast Elementary
	Wing Elementary
Middle:	Sikeston Junior High School
	Sikeston Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 977

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.0%

African American:

32.8%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sikeston Senior High School ranks worse than 61.9% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.78. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sikeston Senior 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 (54%), African American (32.8%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sikeston Senior High School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Sikeston Senior High School employs 64 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sikeston Senior High School is $11,834.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sikeston Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sikeston Senior High School 234^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Sikeston Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Sikeston R-6:

SchoolDigger ranks Sikeston R-6 256^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sikeston Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Sikeston Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	45.11	331^st	534	38.0%
2007	47.42	297^th	538	44.8%
2008	33.34	414^th	539	23.2%
2009	44.51	289^th	507	43.0%
2010	39.98	348^th	516	32.6%
2011	40.47	347^th	528	34.3%
2012	46.46	302^nd	522	42.1%
2013	31.30	429^th	523	18.0%
2014	27.83	445^th	521	14.6%
2015	31.28	398^th	504	21.0%
2016	28.49	320^th	401	20.2%
2017	35.20	294^th	404	27.2%
2018	24.95	383^rd	468	18.2%
2019	35.31	308^th	460	33.0%
2021	47.21	164^th	358	54.2%
2022	46.37	167^th	361	53.7%
2023	35.57	219^th	352	37.8%
2024	35.78	234^th	378	38.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sikeston Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	22.93	50^th	59	15.3%
2024	51.85	16^th	39	59.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sikeston Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.20	59^th	127	53.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sikeston Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	20.15	343^rd	382	10.2%
2019	23.99	314^th	368	14.7%
2021	85.72	16^th	255	93.7%
2022	82.99	22^nd	250	91.2%
2023	66.07	60^th	268	77.6%
2024	67.59	53^rd	274	80.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Sikeston Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	32.89	71^st	103	31.1%
2021	17.07	116^th	129	10.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Sikeston Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	24.76	94^th	111	15.3%
2019	28.39	78^th	106	26.4%
2021	59.95	26^th	96	72.9%
2022	60.63	31^st	105	70.5%
2023	42.32	53^rd	99	46.5%
2024	46.32	43^rd	105	59.0%

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Rank History for White students at Sikeston Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	37.20	275^th	440	37.5%
2019	58.81	111^th	430	74.2%
2021	55.52	92^nd	309	70.2%
2022	60.99	69^th	310	77.7%
2023	39.56	151^st	302	50.0%
2024	52.30	107^th	321	66.7%

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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 Sikeston Senior 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	935	935
1992	670	186	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	864
1993	704	186	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	897
1994	702	183	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	894
1995	696	193	6	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	903
1996	696	193	6	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	903
1997	655	185	4	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	851
1998	642	204	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	853
1999	608	185	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	799
2000	588	179	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	774
2001	558	193	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	757
2002	566	226	4	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	802
2003	566	226	4	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	802
2004	567	235	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	812
2005	512	242	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	763
2006	506	245	9	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	766
2007	517	288	5	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	819
2008	713	406	5	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	1139
2009	650	400	5	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	1071
2010	650	381	8	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	1054
2011	621	364	11	13	2	0	0	0	1011
2012	633	334	9	24	1	0	1	0	1002
2013	620	353	13	22	2	0	2	0	1012
2014	610	354	10	23	2	0	0	0	999
2015	576	357	8	32	0	0	2	0	975
2016	565	339	9	25	1	0	18	0	957
2017	561	310	12	34	2	0	30	0	949
2018	537	296	12	44	2	0	40	0	931
2019	547	302	7	44	1	0	48	0	949
2020	539	303	5	42	1	0	62	0	952
2021	554	322	7	44	3	0	59	0	989
2022	556	349	9	50	0	0	66	0	1030
2023	542	336	10	47	0	0	74	0	1009
2024	528	320	10	49	0	0	70	0	977

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 Sikeston Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	935	39.8	23.4	17
1992	864	36.5	23.6	14.9
1993	897	36.8	24.4	15.9
1994	894	36.6	24.4	15.2
1995	903	37.2	24.3	24.9
1996	903	37.2	24.3	24.9
1997	851	38.0	22.4	20.3
1998	853	37.3	22.9	18.3
1999	799	39.0	20.5	19.3
2000	774	37.6	20.6	24.5
2001	757	38.2	19.8	28.1
2002	802	37.8	21.2	36.2
2003	802	37.8	21.2	36.2
2004	812	39.7	20.5	34.6
2005	763	35.9	21.3	36.4
2006	766	36.3	21.1	38.3
2007	819	35.6	23.0	38.2
2008	1139	58.0	19.6	41.3
2009	1071	58.1	18.4	43.2
2010	1054	58.7	17.9	46.1
2011	1011	58.2	17.3	50
2012	1002	56.0	17.8	51.4
2013	1012	54.0	18.7	50.1
2014	999	53.1	18.8	57.8
2015	975	55.0	17.7	61.4
2016	957	57.0	16.7	55.1
2017	949	55.6	17.0	60.8
2018	931	52.8	17.6	61.2
2019	949	50.5	18.7	51.5
2020	952	52.0	18.2	99.7
2021	989	51.3	19.2	69.4
2022	1030	52.7	19.5	95
2023	1009	55.0	18.3	99.7
2024	977	64.0	15.2	100

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 Sikeston Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	935	39.8	23.4	17
1992	864	36.5	23.6	14.9
1993	897	36.8	24.4	15.9
1994	894	36.6	24.4	15.2
1995	903	37.2	24.3	24.9
1996	903	37.2	24.3	24.9
1997	851	38.0	22.4	20.3
1998	853	37.3	22.9	18.3
1999	799	39.0	20.5	19.3
2000	774	37.6	20.6	24.5
2001	757	38.2	19.8	28.1
2002	802	37.8	21.2	36.2
2003	802	37.8	21.2	36.2
2004	812	39.7	20.5	34.6
2005	763	35.9	21.3	36.4
2006	766	36.3	21.1	38.3
2007	819	35.6	23.0	38.2
2008	1139	58.0	19.6	41.3
2009	1071	58.1	18.4	43.2
2010	1054	58.7	17.9	46.1
2011	1011	58.2	17.3	50
2012	1002	56.0	17.8	51.4
2013	1012	54.0	18.7	50.1
2014	999	53.1	18.8	57.8
2015	975	55.0	17.7	61.4
2016	957	57.0	16.7	55.1
2017	949	55.6	17.0	60.8
2018	931	52.8	17.6	61.2
2019	949	50.5	18.7	51.5
2020	952	52.0	18.2	99.7
2021	989	51.3	19.2	69.4
2022	1030	52.7	19.5	95
2023	1009	55.0	18.3	99.7
2024	977	64.0	15.2	100

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 Sikeston Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,024 (9.5%)	$9,770 (90.5%)	$10,794
2020	$995 (9.0%)	$10,024 (91.0%)	$11,019
2021	$1,490 (12.6%)	$10,320 (87.4%)	$11,811
2022	$2,776 (23.5%)	$9,058 (76.5%)	$11,834

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sikeston Senior High School

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 308^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 219^th of 352 High schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Sikeston Senior High School)	34	22.9	11.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Sikeston R-6)	40.5	34.1	6.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Sikeston Senior High School)	31.1	25.5	5.6%
End of Course Biology I (Sikeston R-6)	31.1	25.5	5.6%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Sikeston Senior High School)	50.2	47.6	2.6%
End of Course English II (Sikeston R-6)	50.2	47.6	2.6%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Sikeston Senior High School)	55.4	58.1	2.7%
End of Course Algebra II (Sikeston R-6)	55.4	58.1	2.7%
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	949	1009	6.3%
African American	302	336	11.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	7	10	42.9%
Hispanic	44	47	6.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	547	542	0.9%
Two or More Races	48	74	54.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.5%	99.7%	48.2%

Schools Near Sikeston Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP Science (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 Science 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
Sikeston Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	200 Pine St	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	No	(573) 471-5442	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sikeston Senior High School	Public	9-12	200 Pine St	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	No	(573) 472-8850	977	64	15.2	100.0%	528 (54.0%)	320 (32.8%)	49 (5.0%)	10 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (7.2%)	35.8	234^th of 378 public high schools	38.1%		35.6	219^th of 352 public high schools	37.8%	15						29.7	29.6	44.3		27.3	$11,834	$2,776	$9,058
Sikeston Hope Center	Public	6-12	230 S Front St	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(573) 472-6652	14	1	14.0	78.6%	6 (42.9%)	7 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)
Scott County Central High	Public	7-12	20794 Us Hwy 61	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Scott County Central	No	No	No	No	(573) 471-2001	121	14	8.6	100.0%	80 (66.1%)	26 (21.5%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (9.9%)	15.3	328^th of 378 public high schools	13.2%					(n/a)	38.2					14.3		30.5			$12,779	$1,578	$11,201
Southeast Correctional Center	Public	7-12	300 E Pedro Simmons Dr	Charleston	63834	Mississippi County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(573) 683-4409	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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
East Prairie High	Public	9-12	304 E Walnut	East Prairie	63845	Mississippi County	East Prairie R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 649-3564	306	24	12.6	100.0%	271 (88.6%)	13 (4.2%)	15 (4.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	27.1	276^th of 378 public high schools	27.0%		21.4	277^th of 352 public high schools	21.3%	1						7.0	17.7	43.7	57.5		$12,735	$477	$12,258
Charleston High	Public	7-12	606 S. Thorn St	Charleston	63834	Mississippi County	Charleston R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 683-3761	331	27	12.3	99.1%	95 (28.7%)	208 (62.8%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	11.8	341^st of 378 public high schools	9.8%		19.4	281^st of 352 public high schools	20.2%	60	13.2	4.9	22.1	14.6	33.2	8.1	15.3				$12,348	$1,689	$10,660
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
Richland High	Public	7-12	24456 State Hwy 114	Essex	63846	Stoddard County	Richland R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 283-5332	117	14	8.5	73.5%	102 (87.2%)	6 (5.1%)	6 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)								(n/a)			76.3								$16,433	$1,411	$15,022

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