Summary:
The Montgomery County R-II school district in Missouri has only one high school, Montgomery County High, which serves grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 363 students. While the school maintains a high four-year graduation rate of 97.5%, its statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 119 out of 352 Missouri high schools in 2022-2023 to 242 out of 378 in 2023-2024, suggesting potential performance challenges.
Academically, Montgomery County High has shown a mixed picture, with proficiency rates below the state and district averages in some subjects like Algebra I and Geometry, but above average in others like Biology I and English II. The school also faces elevated chronic absenteeism at 16.1%, which could be a contributing factor to its academic performance. Additionally, with 42.7% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may impact student outcomes.
Despite these challenges, Montgomery County High maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.7, and the district spends $11,959 per student, which could be leveraged to address the school's areas for improvement. By focusing on improving academic proficiency, reducing chronic absenteeism, and supporting the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population, Montgomery County R-II can work to enhance the overall effectiveness and student outcomes at Montgomery County High.
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