Kingston High

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Kingston High ranks 253 rd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kingston High is a public high school located in Cadet, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 254 students. The school is part of the Kingston K-14 School District, which is ranked 177 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key strengths of Kingston High is its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 85.4% to 98.4% over the past few years. However, the school faces some challenges, including lower test scores compared to the state and nearby district averages, as well as relatively high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 14.3% to 24.9%. Additionally, Kingston High serves a high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, with 98.82% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as West County High, Hillsboro High, and Potosi High, Kingston High has lower test scores and a lower overall statewide ranking. However, the school has shown stronger performance for its low-socioeconomic status students, ranking 92 out of 274 Missouri high schools for this subgroup in the 2023-2024 school year. Addressing areas of concern, such as chronic absenteeism and academic performance, could help Kingston High improve its overall standing and better serve its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630-9581

(573) 438-4982

District: Kingston K-14

SchoolDigger Rank:
253^rd of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,872

Feeder schools for Kingston High:

Elementary:	Kingston Elementary
	Kingston Primary
Middle:	Kingston Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 248

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.2%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Hispanic:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kingston High ranks worse than 66.9% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.88. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kingston 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 (97.2%), two or more races (2%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kingston High is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Kingston High employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kingston High is $9,872.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kingston High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingston High 253^rd of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Kingston High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Kingston K-14:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingston K-14 177^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kingston High

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Rank History for all students at Kingston High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	29.24	437^th	534	18.2%
2007	32.86	420^th	538	21.9%
2008	29.82	431^st	539	20.0%
2009	21.16	442^nd	507	12.8%
2010	22.97	448^th	516	13.2%
2011	36.77	386^th	528	26.9%
2012	42.74	333^rd	522	36.2%
2013	59.39	144^th	523	72.5%
2014	76.48	35^th	521	93.3%
2015	39.23	338^th	504	32.9%
2016	38.34	271^st	401	32.4%
2018	29.71	354^th	468	24.4%
2019	41.89	262^nd	460	43.0%
2021	47.44	162^nd	358	54.7%
2022	34.03	223^rd	361	38.2%
2023	27.12	254^th	352	27.8%
2024	31.88	253^rd	378	33.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kingston High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	50.63	156^th	382	59.2%
2019	60.83	86^th	368	76.6%
2021	73.10	44^th	255	82.7%
2022	62.31	74^th	250	70.4%
2023	48.77	111^th	268	58.6%
2024	56.72	92^nd	274	66.4%

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Rank History for White students at Kingston High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	22.71	374^th	440	15.0%
2019	37.16	268^th	430	37.7%
2021	34.13	196^th	309	36.6%
2022	25.48	231^st	310	25.5%
2023	18.39	263^rd	302	12.9%
2024	23.81	248^th	321	22.7%

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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 Kingston High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	248	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	252
1998	412	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	416
1999	238	3	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	244
2000	277	1	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	282
2001	259	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	259
2002	268	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	268
2003	268	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	268
2004	281	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	283
2005	251	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	253
2006	253	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	256
2007	252	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	256
2008	266	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	271
2009	278	4	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	284
2010	263	3	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	269
2011	252	3	0	0	2	0	0	257
2012	213	1	0	1	3	0	0	218
2013	192	1	0	1	3	0	1	198
2014	198	1	0	1	3	0	0	203
2015	204	0	0	2	2	0	1	209
2016	197	0	0	1	2	0	3	203
2017	197	1	0	2	1	0	4	205
2018	217	2	0	2	0	0	7	228
2019	208	0	1	0	0	0	10	219
2020	238	0	0	0	0	0	15	253
2021	240	0	0	1	0	0	19	260
2022	238	0	0	1	1	0	13	253
2023	243	0	0	3	0	0	8	254
2024	241	0	0	2	0	0	5	248

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 Kingston High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	252	17.5	14.4	48.8
1998	416	22.7	18.3	41.1
1999	244	19.0	12.8	38.5
2000	282	22.7	12.4	38.7
2001	259	22.3	11.6	44
2002	268	23.8	11.3	49.3
2003	268	23.8	11.3	49.3
2004	283	22.7	12.5	56.9
2005	253	16.5	15.3	51.8
2006	256	19.0	13.5	59
2007	256	17.9	14.3	47.3
2008	271	19.3	14.0	44.6
2009	284	19.5	14.5	54.2
2010	269	18.4	14.6	58
2011	257	16.8	15.2	51.8
2012	218	16.4	13.2	59.2
2013	198	16.1	12.2	69.7
2014	203	17.5	11.5	71.9
2015	209	17.0	12.2	100
2016	203	15.0	13.5	100
2017	205	13.9	14.7	100
2018	228	15.5	14.6	100
2019	219	15.2	14.3	98.6
2020	253	15.6	16.1	98.8
2021	260	16.6	15.5	98.8
2022	253	17.4	14.4	98.8
2023	254	17.5	14.5	98.8
2024	248	18.0	13.7	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 Kingston High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	252	17.5	14.4	48.8
1998	416	22.7	18.3	41.1
1999	244	19.0	12.8	38.5
2000	282	22.7	12.4	38.7
2001	259	22.3	11.6	44
2002	268	23.8	11.3	49.3
2003	268	23.8	11.3	49.3
2004	283	22.7	12.5	56.9
2005	253	16.5	15.3	51.8
2006	256	19.0	13.5	59
2007	256	17.9	14.3	47.3
2008	271	19.3	14.0	44.6
2009	284	19.5	14.5	54.2
2010	269	18.4	14.6	58
2011	257	16.8	15.2	51.8
2012	218	16.4	13.2	59.2
2013	198	16.1	12.2	69.7
2014	203	17.5	11.5	71.9
2015	209	17.0	12.2	100
2016	203	15.0	13.5	100
2017	205	13.9	14.7	100
2018	228	15.5	14.6	100
2019	219	15.2	14.3	98.6
2020	253	15.6	16.1	98.8
2021	260	16.6	15.5	98.8
2022	253	17.4	14.4	98.8
2023	254	17.5	14.5	98.8
2024	248	18.0	13.7	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 Kingston High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,206 (13.3%)	$7,875 (86.7%)	$9,081
2020	$1,257 (12.1%)	$9,102 (87.9%)	$10,359
2021	$868 (9.4%)	$8,329 (90.6%)	$9,197
2022	$2,269 (23.0%)	$7,603 (77.0%)	$9,872

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kingston High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 262^nd of 460 High schools	Ranks 254^th of 352 High schools	15.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Kingston High)	35.5	19.4	16.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Kingston K-14)	35.5	19.4	16.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	219	254	16%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	208	243	16.8%
Two or More Races	10	8	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.6%	98.8%	0.2%

Schools Near Kingston High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP English I (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 Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kingston High	Public	9-12	10047 Diamond Rd	Cadet	63630	Washington County	Kingston K-14	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 438-4982	248	18	13.7	100.0%	241 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	31.9	253^rd of 378 public high schools	33.1%		27.1	254^th of 352 public high schools	27.8%	1	25.3	27.3				$9,872	$2,269	$7,603
Potosi High	Public	9-12	1 Trojan Dr	Potosi	63664	Washington County	Potosi R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 438-2156	679	43	15.7	100.0%	641 (94.4%)	3 (0.4%)	12 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.8%)	49.6	150^th of 378 public high schools	60.3%		48.1	149^th of 352 public high schools	57.7%	1	35.1	28.7	56.8	60.5		$10,783	$1,607	$9,176
Desoto Senior High	Public	9-12	815 Amvets Dr	De Soto	63020	Jefferson County	Desoto 73	No	No	No	No	(636) 586-1085	858	53	16.3	38.2%	796 (92.8%)	11 (1.3%)	19 (2.2%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.1%)	75.8	36^th of 378 public high schools	90.5%		71.3	46^th of 352 public high schools	86.9%	10	60.2	54.3		63.9	54.9	$10,461	$2,120	$8,341
Grandview High	Public	9-12	11470 Hwy C	Hillsboro	63050	Jefferson County	Grandview R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 944-3390	236	17	13.7	37.3%	227 (96.2%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.2	198^th of 378 public high schools	47.6%		50.1	135^th of 352 public high schools	61.6%	63	28.5	31.2				$14,078	$698	$13,380
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 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)
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
West County High	Public	9-12	768 Hwy M	Park Hills	63601	St. Francois County	West St. Francois County R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 562-7535	328	19	17.6	50.3%	323 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	38.2	222^nd of 378 public high schools	41.3%		46.5	161^st of 352 public high schools	54.3%	61	32.0	28.7				$11,857	$1,633	$10,225
East Recep/Diag Corr Cent/Academy	Public	7-12	2727 Hwy K	Bonne Terre	63628	St. Francois County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(573) 358-5516	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
East Recep/Diag Corr Cent/Diag	Public	7-12	2727 Hwy K	Bonne Terre	63628	St. Francois County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(573) 358-5516	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Kingston High

Is Kingston High a good school?

Kingston High ranks 253^rd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Kingston High in?

Kingston K-14

What schools feed into Kingston High?

Kingston High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kingston Elementary
Elementary : Kingston Primary
Middle : Kingston Middle

What is the racial makeup of Kingston High?

Students at Kingston High are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Kingston High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 248 students attended Kingston High.

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