David H. Hickman High

Summary:

David H. Hickman High is a public high school located in Columbia, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,044 students. It is part of the Columbia 93 school district, which is ranked 159 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

David H. Hickman High has consistently ranked in the top third of Missouri high schools, with strong performance in Algebra II and English II but weaker results in Algebra I and Government. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White and Hispanic students performing relatively well, but Asian, African American, and Disabled students performing significantly below the state average. The school maintains a high graduation rate and low dropout rate, but faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates. Compared to nearby schools, David H. Hickman High generally outperforms Muriel Battle High School but lags behind Rock Bridge Senior High, the top-performing school in the district.

The wide range in performance across different student subgroups at David H. Hickman High suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the specific needs of underperforming groups, such as Asian, African American, and Disabled students. Additionally, the school's relatively strong performance for White and Hispanic students, coupled with the weaker performance of other subgroups, raises questions about equity and the school's ability to provide equal educational opportunities for all students. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate is also a concern that should be addressed.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1104 N Providence Rd
       Columbia, MO  65203-4398


(573) 214-3000

District: Columbia 93

SchoolDigger Rank:
111th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,417 Help


Feeder schools for David H. Hickman High:

Elementary:    Fairview Elementary
    Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary
    Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary
    Midway Heights Elementary
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Middle:    Jefferson Middle School
    Smithton Middle
    West Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  2,044

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.4%
African American:
19.1%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details David H. Hickman High ranks better than 70.6% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Columbia 93 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.55. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at David H. Hickman High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details David H. Hickman High has the largest high school student body size in the Columbia 93 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at David H. Hickman High is $13,417. 2 high schools in the Columbia 93 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

David H. Hickman High:

SchoolDigger ranks David H. Hickman High 111th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See David H. Hickman High in the ranking list.)

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Columbia 93:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 93 159th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for David H. Hickman High

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Rank History for all students at David H. Hickman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.02 90th 534 83.1%
2007 66.13 138th 538 74.3%
2008 67.26 132nd 539 75.5%
2009 54.31 198th 507 60.9%
2010 36.72 377th 516 26.9%
2011 40.07 354th 528 33.0%
2012 35.87 387th 522 25.9%
2013 35.17 390th 523 25.4%
2014 47.95 269th 521 48.4%
2015 51.49 232nd 504 54.0%
2016 60.31 122nd 401 69.6%
2017 60.11 157th 404 61.1%
2018 44.25 238th 468 49.1%
2019 50.88 183rd 460 60.2%
2021 54.96 121st 358 66.2%
2022 53.91 122nd 361 66.2%
2023 54.41 108th 352 69.3%
2024 56.55 111th 378 70.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at David H. Hickman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.93 27th 52 48.1%
2019 61.37 21st 59 64.4%
2021 57.60 6th 23 73.9%
2023 27.51 25th 34 26.5%
2024 54.92 13th 39 66.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at David H. Hickman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.79 18th 33 45.5%
2023 67.32 7th 42 83.3%
2024 70.74 8th 45 82.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at David H. Hickman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.70 106th 127 16.5%
2024 47.14 70th 135 48.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at David H. Hickman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.22 348th 382 8.9%
2019 21.63 322nd 368 12.5%
2021 43.31 126th 255 50.6%
2022 51.11 105th 250 58.0%
2023 31.01 196th 268 26.9%
2024 33.62 193rd 274 29.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at David H. Hickman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.57 66th 95 30.5%
2021 37.02 83rd 129 35.7%
2022 20.77 101st 111 9.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at David H. Hickman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.13 59th 100 41.0%
2019 61.00 35th 96 63.5%
2021 40.05 40th 50 20.0%
2022 60.15 18th 45 60.0%
2023 50.20 29th 47 38.3%
2024 28.74 39th 47 17.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at David H. Hickman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.08 32nd 38 15.8%
2019 17.39 32nd 38 15.8%
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Rank History for African American students at David H. Hickman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.75 102nd 111 8.1%
2021 39.55 53rd 96 44.8%
2022 41.01 65th 105 38.1%
2023 38.91 61st 99 38.4%
2024 39.34 63rd 105 40.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at David H. Hickman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.71 21st 84 75.0%
2019 46.78 46th 91 49.5%
2023 60.77 16th 64 75.0%
2024 53.22 26th 70 62.9%
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Rank History for White students at David H. Hickman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.77 168th 440 61.8%
2019 62.72 94th 430 78.1%
2021 58.69 80th 309 74.1%
2022 57.94 80th 310 74.2%
2023 63.27 59th 302 80.5%
2024 63.18 67th 321 79.1%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a student
Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Open Quote This site has a big problem with its high school ranking methodology. It uses Algebra 1 for the rankings, therefore screwing over any high school of 10-12 graders. The only students at these schools who are taking algebra 1 are already struggling mightily in math. In Columbia, most students actually take algebra 1 in 8th grade, or they don't even take it (go into integrated mathematics curriculum).

Why would the site not use the 10th grade mathematics scores...?

Note: the first 10-12 school in the rankings is 332/525 Close Quote



Enrollment information for David H. Hickman High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1667 1667
1992 1291 266 85 15 5 n/a n/a 0 1662
1993 1325 262 77 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1681
1994 1475 297 69 21 3 n/a n/a 0 1865
1995 1542 308 72 19 3 n/a n/a 0 1944
1996 1542 308 72 19 3 n/a n/a 0 1944
1997 1520 311 102 19 5 n/a n/a 0 1957
1998 1621 315 115 14 6 n/a n/a 0 2071
1999 1621 317 109 28 7 n/a n/a 0 2082
2000 1635 348 97 30 3 n/a n/a 0 2113
2001 1646 372 90 37 3 n/a n/a 0 2148
2002 1668 373 83 34 6 n/a n/a 0 2164
2003 1668 373 83 34 6 n/a n/a 0 2164
2004 1530 374 86 49 9 n/a n/a 0 2048
2005 1423 403 92 50 6 n/a n/a 0 1974
2006 1406 467 96 61 8 n/a n/a 0 2038
2007 1440 481 104 78 6 n/a n/a 0 2109
2008 1412 533 97 92 9 n/a n/a 0 2143
2009 1402 532 96 83 10 n/a n/a 0 2123
2010 1291 515 85 75 9 n/a n/a 0 1975
2011 1223 440 76 84 10 2 107 0 1942
2012 1147 430 91 93 8 0 113 0 1882
2013 1153 447 99 96 6 0 119 0 1920
2014 1148 343 120 106 7 0 90 0 1814
2015 1116 294 100 84 5 5 85 0 1689
2016 1116 295 93 92 6 7 77 0 1686
2017 1096 278 96 94 4 9 78 0 1655
2018 1125 285 97 95 7 7 90 0 1706
2019 1122 308 99 98 5 5 88 0 1725
2020 1141 336 86 105 3 2 116 0 1789
2021 1212 367 80 123 7 4 127 0 1920
2022 1215 374 80 144 12 5 155 0 1985
2023 1234 391 77 146 7 3 186 0 2044

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 David H. Hickman High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1667 104.8 15.9 n/a
1992 1662 101.6 16.3 n/a
1993 1681 106.4 15.8 11
1994 1865 121.9 15.3 10.9
1995 1944 129.4 15.0 12.7
1996 1944 129.4 15.0 12.7
1997 1957 133.1 14.7 10.5
1998 2071 122.2 16.9 12
1999 2082 125.8 16.6 12.6
2000 2113 127.4 16.6 12.4
2001 2148 125.8 17.1 13.4
2002 2164 136.6 15.8 15.8
2003 2164 136.6 15.8 15.8
2004 2048 131.3 15.6 19.7
2005 1974 131.1 15.1 21.7
2006 2038 129.3 15.8 21.5
2007 2109 128.3 16.4 21.2
2008 2143 137.5 15.6 25.8
2009 2123 134.4 15.8 29.3
2010 1975 132.5 14.9 32.2
2011 1942 127.2 15.2 34.3
2012 1882 126.7 14.8 35.5
2013 1920 128.0 14.9 35.5
2014 1814 121.6 14.9 36.1
2015 1689 114.0 14.8 34.3
2016 1686 111.0 15.1 35.6
2017 1655 114.0 14.5 31.8
2018 1706 112.9 15.1 29.8
2019 1725 111.0 15.5 32.4
2020 1789 113.2 15.7 30.4
2021 1920 113.8 16.8 37.4
2022 1985 123.2 16.1 33.6
2023 2044 119.3 17.1 33.4

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 David H. Hickman High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1667 104.8 15.9 n/a
1992 1662 101.6 16.3 n/a
1993 1681 106.4 15.8 11
1994 1865 121.9 15.3 10.9
1995 1944 129.4 15.0 12.7
1996 1944 129.4 15.0 12.7
1997 1957 133.1 14.7 10.5
1998 2071 122.2 16.9 12
1999 2082 125.8 16.6 12.6
2000 2113 127.4 16.6 12.4
2001 2148 125.8 17.1 13.4
2002 2164 136.6 15.8 15.8
2003 2164 136.6 15.8 15.8
2004 2048 131.3 15.6 19.7
2005 1974 131.1 15.1 21.7
2006 2038 129.3 15.8 21.5
2007 2109 128.3 16.4 21.2
2008 2143 137.5 15.6 25.8
2009 2123 134.4 15.8 29.3
2010 1975 132.5 14.9 32.2
2011 1942 127.2 15.2 34.3
2012 1882 126.7 14.8 35.5
2013 1920 128.0 14.9 35.5
2014 1814 121.6 14.9 36.1
2015 1689 114.0 14.8 34.3
2016 1686 111.0 15.1 35.6
2017 1655 114.0 14.5 31.8
2018 1706 112.9 15.1 29.8
2019 1725 111.0 15.5 32.4
2020 1789 113.2 15.7 30.4
2021 1920 113.8 16.8 37.4
2022 1985 123.2 16.1 33.6
2023 2044 119.3 17.1 33.4

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 David H. Hickman High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $234 (1.8%) $12,628 (98.2%) $12,862
2020 $270 (2.1%) $12,534 (97.9%) $12,804
2021 $522 (4.1%) $12,291 (95.9%) $12,814
2022 $477 (3.6%) $12,940 (96.4%) $13,417

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on David H. Hickman High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 183rd of 460 High schoolsRanks 108th of 352 High schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (David H. Hickman High)2615.7
 10.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Columbia 93)4534.1
 10.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (David H. Hickman High)48.543.7
 4.8%
   End of Course Biology I (Columbia 93)47.442
 5.4%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (David H. Hickman High)57.452.8
 4.6%
   End of Course English II (Columbia 93)58.553.6
 4.9%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (David H. Hickman High)40.148.2
 8.1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Columbia 93)34.540.7
 6.2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5051.6
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17252044
 18.5%
African American308391
 26.9%
American Indian57
 40%
Asian9977
 22.2%
Hispanic98146
 49%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White11221234
 10%
Two or More Races88186
 111.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.4%33.4%
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Students at David H. Hickman High are 60% White, 19% African American, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,044 students attended David H. Hickman High.

David H. Hickman High ranks 111th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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