High Schools in Slater

There is only one high school located in Slater, Missouri - Slater High. This school serves students in grades 9-12 and faces significant challenges, with declining academic performance and a student population that is predominantly economically disadvantaged.

Slater High has a total enrollment of 131 students, with a racial makeup of 84.73% White, 3.05% African American, 5.34% Hispanic, and 6.87% two or more races. The school's state-wide ranking has declined over the past few years, going from 454 out of 468 Missouri high schools in 2017-2018 (0 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars) to 319 out of 361 in 2021-2022 (1 out of 5 stars). Academically, only 17.1% of students are proficient or better in MAP/Biology I End of Course exams, compared to the Missouri state average of 38.5%. Additionally, the school has an extremely high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 99.24%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the higher per-student spending of $12,013 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.8, Slater High is still underperforming academically compared to the state average. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's struggles. The racial makeup of the school, with a majority White student population and relatively small percentages of other racial groups, may also be an area worth further investigation to understand any potential disparities or inequities within the school.