Cameron High

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Cameron High ranks 123 rd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cameron High is a public high school serving around 500 students in grades 9-12 in Cameron, Missouri, which is part of the Cameron R-I School District. The school has a solid academic track record, with consistently high graduation rates and relatively low dropout rates, though its performance on state assessments is mixed compared to state and district averages.

One of the school's strengths is its high four-year graduation rates, which have ranged from 93.3% to 94.3% in recent years, exceeding the state average. However, the school faces challenges in improving its math and science proficiency, with only 32.3% and 41.2% of students meeting proficiency standards in 2023-2024, respectively. Compared to nearby high schools like Plattsburg High and Penney High, Cameron High's performance in these subject areas lags behind, suggesting opportunities for improvement through learning from the practices of higher-performing schools.

Another area of concern for Cameron High is its increasing chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 14.8% in 2023-2024 to 21.7% in 2021-2022. This trend is worrying and may contribute to the school's academic challenges. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 38.2% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. By addressing these factors and implementing targeted strategies, Cameron High can continue to enhance the educational experiences and outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1220 S Park Avenue
Cameron, MO 64429-2332

(816) 882-1036

District: Cameron R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
123^rd of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,333

Feeder schools for Cameron High:

Elementary:	Cameron Intermediate School
	Parkview Elementary
Middle:	Cameron Veterans Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 473

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.9%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cameron High ranks better than 67.5% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.58. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cameron 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 (89.9%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cameron High is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Cameron High employs 36.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cameron High is $11,333.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cameron High:

SchoolDigger ranks Cameron High 123^rd of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Cameron High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Cameron R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Cameron R-I 112^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cameron High

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Rank History for all students at Cameron High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	49.05	300^th	534	43.8%
2007	44.69	331^st	538	38.5%
2008	42.77	348^th	539	35.4%
2009	26.60	415^th	507	18.1%
2010	36.16	381^st	516	26.2%
2011	41.05	343^rd	528	35.0%
2012	46.18	305^th	522	41.6%
2013	65.48	92^nd	523	82.4%
2014	69.93	72^nd	521	86.2%
2015	57.29	200^th	504	60.3%
2016	74.93	49^th	401	87.8%
2017	64.14	134^th	404	66.8%
2018	51.68	182^nd	468	61.1%
2019	53.04	166^th	460	63.9%
2021	44.65	182^nd	358	49.2%
2022	53.11	130^th	361	64.0%
2023	57.72	93^rd	352	73.6%
2024	54.58	123^rd	378	67.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cameron High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	56.54	120^th	382	68.6%
2019	55.85	115^th	368	68.8%
2021	53.09	93^rd	255	63.5%
2023	46.18	122^nd	268	54.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Cameron High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.15	27^th	95	71.6%

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Rank History for White students at Cameron High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	44.54	214^th	440	51.4%
2019	45.50	196^th	430	54.4%
2021	34.34	195^th	309	36.9%
2022	44.82	135^th	310	56.5%
2023	50.75	94^th	302	68.9%
2024	45.16	131^st	321	59.2%

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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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by a student
Monday, December 13, 2010

I Currently go to Cameron High School and quite frankly feel like I have learned nothing. The most of my knowledge comes from out of school, also most of the graduates don't finish the first year in college. Next year we are getting a new superintendant, hopefully this helps. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Cameron 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	477	477
1992	484	8	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	493
1993	429	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
1994	395	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
1995	428	6	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	440
1996	428	6	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	440
1997	407	6	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	417
1998	428	5	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
1999	475	8	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
2000	459	12	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	473
2001	473	11	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
2002	484	4	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	496
2003	484	4	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	496
2004	458	5	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	474
2005	494	4	7	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	515
2006	507	8	4	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	529
2007	496	10	3	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	521
2008	525	6	6	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	554
2009	516	5	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	531
2010	484	7	4	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	503
2011	486	4	7	13	3	0	0	0	513
2012	491	3	4	8	2	0	6	0	514
2013	472	0	3	5	3	0	11	0	494
2014	496	3	5	8	3	0	15	0	530
2015	512	4	4	12	0	0	15	0	547
2016	499	3	5	17	3	0	21	0	548
2017	515	2	6	19	3	0	12	0	557
2018	493	2	7	19	5	0	9	0	535
2019	489	2	10	15	4	0	12	0	532
2020	476	2	9	15	2	0	13	0	517
2021	480	3	10	12	2	0	17	0	524
2022	473	2	8	9	4	0	27	0	523
2023	447	3	4	12	4	0	30	0	500
2024	425	4	4	12	3	0	25	0	473

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 Cameron High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	477	31.5	15.1	n/a
1992	493	30.6	16.1	n/a
1993	433	26.0	16.7	n/a
1994	399	28.2	14.1	0
1995	440	30.3	14.5	n/a
1996	440	30.3	14.5	n/a
1997	417	28.9	14.4	15.3
1998	436	31.2	14.0	14.2
1999	485	33.0	14.7	19.2
2000	473	36.0	13.1	18
2001	488	36.2	13.5	15.8
2002	496	36.9	13.4	18.5
2003	496	36.9	13.4	18.5
2004	474	39.1	12.1	20.5
2005	515	35.5	14.5	21
2006	529	35.6	14.9	21.6
2007	521	34.5	15.1	23.4
2008	554	36.3	15.3	22.6
2009	531	37.0	14.3	26.2
2010	503	35.6	14.1	29
2011	513	34.8	14.7	35.9
2012	514	34.4	14.9	42.6
2013	494	32.4	15.2	41.9
2014	530	32.6	16.2	36.2
2015	547	36.0	15.1	44.6
2016	548	36.0	15.2	45.8
2017	557	36.3	15.3	41.7
2018	535	36.3	14.7	34.8
2019	532	35.3	15.0	39.8
2020	517	35.7	14.4	48.5
2021	524	35.8	14.6	49
2022	523	35.7	14.6	33.1
2023	500	36.3	13.7	38.2
2024	473	36.9	12.7	33.6

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 Cameron High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	477	31.5	15.1	n/a
1992	493	30.6	16.1	n/a
1993	433	26.0	16.7	n/a
1994	399	28.2	14.1	0
1995	440	30.3	14.5	n/a
1996	440	30.3	14.5	n/a
1997	417	28.9	14.4	15.3
1998	436	31.2	14.0	14.2
1999	485	33.0	14.7	19.2
2000	473	36.0	13.1	18
2001	488	36.2	13.5	15.8
2002	496	36.9	13.4	18.5
2003	496	36.9	13.4	18.5
2004	474	39.1	12.1	20.5
2005	515	35.5	14.5	21
2006	529	35.6	14.9	21.6
2007	521	34.5	15.1	23.4
2008	554	36.3	15.3	22.6
2009	531	37.0	14.3	26.2
2010	503	35.6	14.1	29
2011	513	34.8	14.7	35.9
2012	514	34.4	14.9	42.6
2013	494	32.4	15.2	41.9
2014	530	32.6	16.2	36.2
2015	547	36.0	15.1	44.6
2016	548	36.0	15.2	45.8
2017	557	36.3	15.3	41.7
2018	535	36.3	14.7	34.8
2019	532	35.3	15.0	39.8
2020	517	35.7	14.4	48.5
2021	524	35.8	14.6	49
2022	523	35.7	14.6	33.1
2023	500	36.3	13.7	38.2
2024	473	36.9	12.7	33.6

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 Cameron High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$139 (1.5%)	$9,315 (98.5%)	$9,454
2020	$107 (1.0%)	$10,480 (99.0%)	$10,586
2021	$471 (4.5%)	$9,907 (95.5%)	$10,378
2022	$2,058 (18.2%)	$9,275 (81.8%)	$11,332

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cameron High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 166^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 93^rd of 352 High schools	9.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Cameron High)	27.8	30.6	2.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Cameron R-I)	51.1	41.7	9.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Cameron High)	41.7	62	20.3%
End of Course Biology I (Cameron R-I)	41.7	62	20.3%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Cameron High)	58.8	60.5	1.7%
End of Course English II (Cameron R-I)	58.8	60.5	1.7%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	53.6	5.4%
End of Course English I (Cameron High)	60.5	61	0.5%
End of Course English I (Cameron R-I)	60.5	61	0.5%
End of Course English I (Missouri)	60	63.5	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	532	500	6%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	10	4	60%
Hispanic	15	12	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	489	447	8.6%
Two or More Races	12	30	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.8%	38.2%	1.6%

Schools Near Cameron High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)	MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)	MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English I (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cameron High	Public	9-12	1220 S Park Avenue	Cameron	64429	Clinton County	Cameron R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 882-1036	473	37	12.7	33.6%	425 (89.9%)	4 (0.8%)	12 (2.5%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.3%)	54.6	123^rd of 378 public high schools	67.5%		57.7	93^rd of 352 public high schools	73.6%	30				32.3	41.2	63.9	$11,333	$2,058	$9,275
Western Mo Correctional Center	Public	7-12	609 East Pence Road	Cameron	64429	Clinton County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(816) 632-1390	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Osborn High	Public	7-12	275 Clinton Ave	Osborn	64474	DeKalb County	Osborn R-O	No	No	No	No	(816) 675-2217	61	8	7.6	41.0%	60 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	13.4						$21,689	$758	$20,931
Winston High	Public	7-12	200 W Third	Winston	64689	Daviess County	Winston R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 339-6462	57	10	5.9	33.3%	56 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)								(n/a)							$15,073	$1,230	$13,843
Lathrop High School	Public	9-12	102 N School Dr	Lathrop	64465	Clinton County	Lathrop R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 710-6116	291	21	13.5	28.2%	263 (90.4%)	3 (1.0%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)								(n/a)				29.4			$12,398	$2,120	$10,278
Penney High	Public	9-12	903 N Davis	Hamilton	64644	Caldwell County	Hamilton R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 583-2136	192	20	9.7	39.1%	182 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)								(n/a)				46.1			$14,756	$624	$14,132
Maysville Junior-Senior High	Public	7-12	601 W Main	Maysville	64469	DeKalb County	Maysville R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 449-2154	244	21	11.3	38.9%	234 (95.9%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)								(n/a)			19.2		12.3		$11,037	$552	$10,486
Stewartsville High	Public	7-12	902 Buchanan St	Stewartsville	64490	DeKalb County	Stewartsville C-2	No	No	No	No	(816) 669-3258	113	13	8.6	27.4%	108 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)								(n/a)	22.3	22.3	22.3	28.7			$11,731	$588	$11,143
Polo High	Public	9-12	300 W School St	Polo	64671	Caldwell County	Polo R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(660) 354-2524	150	16	9.6	39.3%	143 (95.3%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)				25.9			$12,875	$1,302	$11,573
Plattsburg High	Public	9-12	800 W Frost St	Plattsburg	64477	Clinton County	Clinton County R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 539-2184	187	18	10.3	35.8%	141 (75.4%)	6 (3.2%)	5 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	30 (16.0%)	56	115^th of 378 public high schools	69.6%					(n/a)				48.2	35.6		$15,219	$629	$14,590

Frequently Asked Questions about Cameron High

Is Cameron High a good school?

Cameron High ranks 123^rd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Cameron High?

Cameron High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cameron Intermediate School
Elementary : Parkview Elementary
Middle : Cameron Veterans Middle

What is the racial makeup of Cameron High?

Students at Cameron High are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Cameron High in?

Cameron R-I

How many students attend Cameron High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 473 students attended Cameron High.

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