Bolivar High

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Bolivar High ranks 128 th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bolivar High is a public high school serving 839 students in grades 9-12 in Bolivar, Missouri, part of the Dallas County R-I District. The school has a diverse student body and consistently strong academic performance, ranking in the top quarter of Missouri high schools.

Bolivar High stands out for its high academic achievement, with proficiency rates exceeding the state average in key subjects like Algebra I, Biology I, and English II. The school also serves a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 41.48% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, Bolivar High has seen increasing per-student spending and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 14.6, suggesting the district is investing in resources to support its diverse student population. Compared to nearby schools like Dadeville Senior High and Walnut Grove High, Bolivar High stands out as the largest and most diverse, with a higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio.

While Bolivar High has performed well overall, the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of its special education and disabled student subgroups to ensure equitable outcomes for all. However, the school's consistent academic success, investment in resources, and supportive learning environment suggest it is providing a quality education to its diverse student body.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1401 N Hwy D
Bolivar, MO 65613-8282

(417) 326-5228

District: Bolivar R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
128^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,595

Feeder schools for Bolivar High:

Elementary:	Bolivar Intermediate School
	Bolivar Primary
Middle:	Bolivar Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 839

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.9%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bolivar High ranks better than 63.6% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bolivar High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.9%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bolivar High is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Bolivar High employs 57.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bolivar High is $11,595.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bolivar High:

SchoolDigger ranks Bolivar High 128^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Bolivar High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Bolivar R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Bolivar R-I 84^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bolivar High

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Rank History for all students at Bolivar High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	65.56	140^th	534	73.8%
2007	73.34	83^rd	538	84.6%
2008	66.81	134^th	539	75.1%
2009	70.65	66^th	507	87.0%
2010	73.37	54^th	516	89.5%
2011	75.89	37^th	528	93.0%
2012	72.45	62^nd	522	88.1%
2013	72.28	51^st	523	90.2%
2014	58.89	170^th	521	67.4%
2015	61.50	149^th	504	70.4%
2016	44.93	226^th	401	43.6%
2017	51.26	207^th	404	48.8%
2018	57.92	140^th	468	70.1%
2019	53.22	164^th	460	64.3%
2021	64.22	83^rd	358	76.8%
2022	58.93	98^th	361	72.9%
2023	50.82	128^th	352	63.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bolivar High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.30	80^th	127	37.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bolivar High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	41.14	224^th	382	41.4%
2019	37.36	238^th	368	35.3%
2021	70.58	48^th	255	81.2%
2023	58.02	80^th	268	70.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bolivar High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.49	69^th	129	46.5%
2022	49.94	45^th	111	59.5%

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Rank History for White students at Bolivar High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	51.07	170^th	440	61.4%
2019	48.79	170^th	430	60.5%
2021	51.69	110^th	309	64.4%
2022	61.87	67^th	310	78.4%
2023	40.56	144^th	302	52.3%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Bolivar 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	472	472
1992	466	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	468
1993	473	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
1994	523	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
1995	619	0	9	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	632
1996	619	0	9	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	632
1997	621	0	7	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	636
1998	657	0	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	667
1999	624	0	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	631
2000	655	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	659
2001	652	2	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	665
2002	719	5	2	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	737
2003	719	5	2	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	737
2004	717	6	3	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	737
2005	711	7	4	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	729
2006	749	9	4	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	770
2007	757	6	6	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	780
2008	764	18	6	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	804
2009	764	15	4	15	8	n/a	n/a	0	806
2010	735	23	3	15	5	n/a	n/a	0	781
2011	780	20	3	18	4	1	39	0	865
2012	716	19	2	16	4	3	33	0	793
2013	745	13	6	22	6	2	34	0	828
2014	806	9	4	24	6	2	31	0	882
2015	842	13	5	24	10	1	24	0	919
2016	831	12	9	27	8	1	21	0	909
2017	815	10	10	26	7	1	26	0	895
2018	802	9	9	26	7	0	28	0	881
2019	737	7	6	30	7	0	19	0	806
2020	776	12	3	46	7	0	23	0	867
2021	786	13	6	45	8	1	28	0	887
2022	769	9	5	46	6	1	34	0	870
2023	721	12	9	49	7	2	39	0	839

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 Bolivar High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	472	28.2	16.7	n/a
1992	468	26.9	17.3	n/a
1993	476	27.3	17.4	n/a
1994	525	28.3	18.6	0
1995	632	35.5	17.8	n/a
1996	632	35.5	17.8	n/a
1997	636	38.6	16.5	13.2
1998	667	42.2	15.8	19
1999	631	42.9	14.7	26.5
2000	659	44.2	14.9	23.1
2001	665	48.1	13.8	24.8
2002	737	54.6	13.5	31.6
2003	737	54.6	13.5	31.6
2004	737	53.9	13.7	32.2
2005	729	53.9	13.5	28.8
2006	770	59.3	13.0	34.8
2007	780	58.4	13.4	34.5
2008	804	64.9	12.4	39.9
2009	806	61.5	13.1	38.2
2010	781	61.0	12.7	42.5
2011	865	50.4	17.1	40.1
2012	793	52.3	15.1	40.2
2013	828	55.7	14.8	43
2014	882	60.9	14.4	46.5
2015	919	58.0	15.8	48.2
2016	909	60.0	15.1	43.9
2017	895	59.3	15.0	42.5
2018	881	59.1	14.8	47.9
2019	806	51.1	15.7	51.1
2020	867	55.2	15.7	51.1
2021	887	57.2	15.5	47.4
2022	870	59.5	14.6	38.2
2023	839	57.2	14.6	41.5

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 Bolivar High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	472	28.2	16.7	n/a
1992	468	26.9	17.3	n/a
1993	476	27.3	17.4	n/a
1994	525	28.3	18.6	0
1995	632	35.5	17.8	n/a
1996	632	35.5	17.8	n/a
1997	636	38.6	16.5	13.2
1998	667	42.2	15.8	19
1999	631	42.9	14.7	26.5
2000	659	44.2	14.9	23.1
2001	665	48.1	13.8	24.8
2002	737	54.6	13.5	31.6
2003	737	54.6	13.5	31.6
2004	737	53.9	13.7	32.2
2005	729	53.9	13.5	28.8
2006	770	59.3	13.0	34.8
2007	780	58.4	13.4	34.5
2008	804	64.9	12.4	39.9
2009	806	61.5	13.1	38.2
2010	781	61.0	12.7	42.5
2011	865	50.4	17.1	40.1
2012	793	52.3	15.1	40.2
2013	828	55.7	14.8	43
2014	882	60.9	14.4	46.5
2015	919	58.0	15.8	48.2
2016	909	60.0	15.1	43.9
2017	895	59.3	15.0	42.5
2018	881	59.1	14.8	47.9
2019	806	51.1	15.7	51.1
2020	867	55.2	15.7	51.1
2021	887	57.2	15.5	47.4
2022	870	59.5	14.6	38.2
2023	839	57.2	14.6	41.5

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 Bolivar High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$571 (5.6%)	$9,672 (94.4%)	$10,243
2020	$623 (6.2%)	$9,473 (93.8%)	$10,096
2021	$581 (5.7%)	$9,664 (94.3%)	$10,245
2022	$1,645 (14.2%)	$9,950 (85.8%)	$11,595

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bolivar High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 164^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 128^th of 352 High schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Bolivar High)	45	49.7	4.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Bolivar R-I)	45	49.7	4.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Bolivar High)	43.2	29.4	13.8%
End of Course Biology I (Bolivar R-I)	43.2	29.4	13.8%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Bolivar High)	54.6	53.8	0.8%
End of Course English II (Bolivar R-I)	54.6	53.8	0.8%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	806	839	4.1%
African American	7	12	71.4%
American Indian	7	7
Asian	6	9	50%
Hispanic	30	49	63.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	737	721	2.2%
Two or More Races	19	39	105.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.1%	41.5%	9.6%

Schools Near Bolivar High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)	MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Geometry (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bolivar High	Public	9-12	1401 N Hwy D	Bolivar	65613	Polk County	Bolivar R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 326-5228	839	57	14.6	41.5%	721 (85.9%)	12 (1.4%)	49 (5.8%)	9 (1.1%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (4.6%)	50.8	128^th of 352 public high schools	63.6%		58.9	98^th of 361 public high schools	72.9%	30			49.7	29.4	53.8		$11,595	$1,645	$9,950
Halfway Secondary	Public	7-12	2150 Hwy 32	Half Way	65663	Polk County	Halfway R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 445-2211	118	11	11.0	39.8%	111 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.1%)								(n/a)							$13,435	$4,534	$8,901
Fair Play High	Public	7-12	301 N Walnut	Fair Play	65649	Polk County	Fair Play R-II	No	No	No	No	(417) 654-2232	139	15	9.0	97.8%	133 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)								(n/a)			50.0				$14,624	$4,898	$9,726
Marion C. Early High	Public	9-12	5309 S Main	Morrisville	65710	Polk County	Marion C. Early R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 376-2216	161	13	12.1	39.8%	150 (93.2%)	4 (2.5%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	50.7	129^th of 352 public high schools	63.4%					(n/a)			37.5	46.4		25.0	$12,988	$1,954	$11,035
Pleasant Hope High	Public	9-12	303 N Main	Pleasant Hope	65725	Greene County	Pleasant Hope R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 267-2271	282	17	16.3	53.2%	267 (94.7%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	13.4	311^th of 352 public high schools	11.6%		13.6	318^th of 361 public high schools	11.9%	7			15.0	15.2			$9,992	$2,454	$7,538
Humansville High	Public	9-12	300 N Oak St	Humansville	65674	Polk County	Humansville R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 754-2219	87	8	10.6	3.4%	84 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)			15.8				$13,439	$1,374	$12,065
Dallas County Technical Center	Public	11-12	120 South Spruce Street	Buffalo	65622	Dallas County	Dallas County R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 345-1460	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Buffalo High	Public	9-12	500 W Main	Buffalo	65622	Dallas County	Dallas County R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 345-2223	568	35	16.1	50.5%	519 (91.4%)	4 (0.7%)	22 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	31.7	235^th of 352 public high schools	33.2%		20.4	291^st of 361 public high schools	19.4%	56			40.9	19.3			$12,857	$2,282	$10,575
Walnut Grove High	Public	6-12	300 E College	Walnut Grove	65770	Greene County	Walnut Grove R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 788-2543	137	11	12.2	29.9%	131 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)								(n/a)	68.2	27.3					$11,110	$2,187	$8,922
Dadeville Senior High	Public	6-12	17 Bearcat Trail	Dadeville	65635	Dade County	Dadeville R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 995-2201	105	10	10.4	21.9%	105 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	38.5						$11,392	$2,014	$9,379

Frequently Asked Questions about Bolivar High

What district is Bolivar High in?

Bolivar R-I

What schools feed into Bolivar High?

Bolivar High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bolivar Intermediate School
Elementary : Bolivar Primary
Middle : Bolivar Middle

How many students attend Bolivar High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 839 students attended Bolivar High.

What is the racial makeup of Bolivar High?

Students at Bolivar High are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Bolivar High a good school?

Bolivar High ranks 128^th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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