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. The school is part of the Columbia 93 school district, which is ranked 191 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hickman High has a relatively diverse student population, with 60.37% White, 19.13% African American, 7.14% Hispanic, and 3.77% Asian students, which is higher compared to nearby schools like Rock Bridge Senior High (70.37% White) and Centralia High (91.87% White). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in various MAP/End of Course exams, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in Algebra I, only 15.7% of Hickman High students were proficient or better, compared to 41.5% statewide and 34.1% in the Columbia 93 district. Additionally, Hickman High's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White and Hispanic students performing relatively well, while African American, multi-racial, and special education students perform significantly worse.
Hickman High's academic performance has declined over the years, from a high of 122 out of 401 Missouri high schools in 2015-2016 to 108 out of 352 in 2022-2023. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.37%) compared to the nearby Rock Bridge Senior High (17.62%), indicating a higher proportion of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. While Hickman High's relatively high spending per student ($13,417 in 2021-2022) and lower student-teacher ratio (17.1 in 2022-2023) suggest that funding and resources may not be the primary drivers of the school's academic challenges, the focus should be on identifying and addressing other factors, such as instructional practices, curriculum, and support for struggling students.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Columbia 93
SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 352 Missouri High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,417
Feeder schools for David H. Hickman High:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.1
Number of students: 2,044
Racial breakdown:
White:
60.4%
African American:
19.1%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Hispanic:
7.1%
Asian:
3.8%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.4%
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