Summary:
The St. James R-I school district in Missouri has a single high school, St. James High, serving grades 9-12. With an enrollment of 553 students, St. James High has a predominantly White student population (90.96%) and a significant percentage of students (50.81%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a socioeconomically disadvantaged community.
Academically, St. James High's performance on the MAP/Algebra I exam is lower than the district and state averages, suggesting a need for improvement in math instruction and support. However, the school's MAP/Biology I proficiency rate exceeds the state average, showcasing its academic strengths in certain subject areas. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past three years, from a high of 54th out of 358 Missouri high schools to a lower ranking of 168th out of 352, highlighting the need to understand the factors contributing to these changes.
With a student-teacher ratio of 13.4 to 1 and a district spending of $12,320 per student, St. James High appears to have a relatively small and well-resourced learning environment. However, the school's limited racial/ethnic diversity and the economic challenges faced by its student population may present unique challenges and opportunities for the school to address in order to ensure the success and well-being of all its students.
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