High Schools in Maries County R-I

Maries County R-I school district in Missouri has only one high school, Vienna High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The data reveals that Vienna High School has experienced fluctuating performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 155th out of 361 Missouri high schools in 2021-2022 to 256th out of 352 in 2022-2023. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from 3 stars out of 5 in 2021-2022 to 1 star in 2022-2023.

While Vienna High School has a strong 94.1% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.2%, its academic performance in core subjects is a concern. The school's proficiency rates in MAP/Algebra I (11.9%) and MAP/Biology I (34.1%) are significantly lower than the state averages (41.5% and 37.4%, respectively), and these rates have declined from the previous year. Additionally, the school has a relatively high free and reduced-price lunch rate of 31.14%, suggesting that the student population may come from lower-income households, which can impact academic outcomes.

Despite the higher-than-average spending per student of $10,468, the data indicates that Vienna High School is facing academic challenges that warrant further investigation and targeted improvement efforts. The school's leadership and the Maries County R-I district may need to explore strategies to address the root causes of the low proficiency rates, implement effective interventions, and ensure that resources are being allocated effectively to support student learning and success.