Chillicothe High

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Chillicothe High ranks 165 th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Chillicothe High is a public high school located in Chillicothe, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 609 students. The school is part of the Chillicothe R-II School District, which is ranked 94 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chillicothe High has consistently performed above the state average in End of Course (EOC) exams for Algebra I, Biology I, and English II over the past few years. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 45% in Algebra I, 31.3% in Biology I, and 49.1% in English II, compared to the state averages of 41.5%, 38.5%, and 54.4%, respectively. The school's performance in these core subject areas is a key strength, particularly in Algebra I where it outperforms the state average. Chillicothe High has a predominantly white student population, with 87.85% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, and a significant population of low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, with 37.27% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Hale High and Tri-County High, Chillicothe High has a larger student population and a more diverse racial makeup, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and two or more races students. The school's academic performance, as measured by EOC exam proficiency rates, is generally stronger than the nearby schools, particularly in Algebra I and English II. However, Chillicothe High's spending per student is lower than some of the nearby schools, which have higher per-student expenditures.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2801 Hornet Rd
Chillicothe, MO 64601-3625

(660) 646-0700

District: Chillicothe R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
165^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,527

Feeder schools for Chillicothe High:

Elementary:	Chillicothe Elementary
	Dewey Elementary
	Field Elementary
Middle:	Chillicothe Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 609

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chillicothe High ranks better than 53.1% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.1. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chillicothe 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 (87.8%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chillicothe High is 18.4. (See more...)

Compare Chillicothe High employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chillicothe High is $11,527.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Chillicothe High:

SchoolDigger ranks Chillicothe High 165^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Chillicothe High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Chillicothe R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Chillicothe R-II 94^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chillicothe High

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Rank History for all students at Chillicothe High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	68.14	117^th	534	78.1%
2007	55.25	228^th	538	57.6%
2008	67.39	131^st	539	75.7%
2009	10.27	476^th	507	6.1%
2010	56.14	201^st	516	61.0%
2011	50.56	263^rd	528	50.2%
2012	46.83	298^th	522	42.9%
2013	47.77	276^th	523	47.2%
2014	44.84	296^th	521	43.2%
2015	44.49	288^th	504	42.9%
2016	41.39	253^rd	401	36.9%
2017	60.16	156^th	404	61.4%
2018	46.84	218^th	468	53.4%
2019	52.17	172^nd	460	62.6%
2021	72.83	47^th	358	86.9%
2022	58.37	101^st	361	72.0%
2023	45.10	165^th	352	53.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chillicothe High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	27.55	309^th	382	19.1%
2019	50.34	153^rd	368	58.4%
2022	62.65	71^st	250	71.6%
2023	36.48	175^th	268	34.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Chillicothe High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	35.50	69^th	103	33.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Chillicothe High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.27	36^th	100	64.0%
2019	63.13	31^st	96	67.7%

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Rank History for White students at Chillicothe High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	41.88	228^th	440	48.2%
2019	45.98	190^th	430	55.8%
2021	60.44	71^st	309	77.0%
2022	53.36	95^th	310	69.4%
2023	29.04	211^th	302	30.1%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Chillicothe 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	579	579
1992	609	6	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
1993	631	11	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	643
1994	666	12	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	678
1995	670	17	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	691
1996	670	17	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	691
1997	673	14	3	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	694
1998	695	17	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	714
1999	728	12	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	743
2000	701	8	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	711
2001	688	7	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	696
2002	690	11	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	705
2003	690	11	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	705
2004	657	11	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	671
2005	641	7	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	649
2006	646	8	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	662
2007	632	13	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	650
2008	628	14	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	648
2009	611	17	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	632
2010	616	17	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	637
2011	594	15	0	2	1	0	0	0	612
2012	571	21	0	4	1	1	2	0	600
2013	545	14	0	4	3	1	7	0	574
2014	527	17	0	7	2	0	4	0	557
2015	528	16	1	7	5	0	9	0	566
2016	538	16	1	7	2	0	7	0	571
2017	520	14	1	12	2	1	10	0	560
2018	507	5	2	10	2	1	16	0	543
2019	512	8	1	13	2	1	16	0	553
2020	522	8	1	14	3	0	14	0	562
2021	553	7	1	22	3	0	23	0	609
2022	552	11	2	29	3	0	23	0	620
2023	535	12	3	31	3	0	25	0	609

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 Chillicothe High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	579	30.1	19.2	n/a
1992	616	31.0	19.8	n/a
1993	643	29.9	21.5	10.9
1994	678	31.2	21.7	14.7
1995	691	32.6	21.2	n/a
1996	691	32.6	21.2	n/a
1997	694	33.7	20.6	12.1
1998	714	34.9	20.5	12.9
1999	743	36.4	20.4	15.2
2000	711	40.0	17.8	16.6
2001	696	39.9	17.4	20.1
2002	705	37.0	19.1	15.9
2003	705	37.0	19.1	15.9
2004	671	35.9	18.7	25.2
2005	649	36.8	17.6	24.2
2006	662	37.7	17.6	25.2
2007	650	36.6	17.8	26.9
2008	648	40.3	16.1	33.5
2009	632	39.4	16.0	31.3
2010	637	37.6	16.9	36.7
2011	612	35.7	17.1	39.2
2012	600	32.0	18.7	39.8
2013	574	32.5	17.6	38.9
2014	557	30.6	18.1	40.8
2015	566	33.0	17.1	40.1
2016	571	32.0	17.8	43.6
2017	560	33.8	16.5	43.8
2018	543	34.3	15.8	40.1
2019	553	34.1	16.1	43.2
2020	562	33.8	16.6	38.4
2021	609	34.0	17.9	36.8
2022	620	33.7	18.3	32.4
2023	609	33.0	18.4	37.3

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 Chillicothe High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	579	30.1	19.2	n/a
1992	616	31.0	19.8	n/a
1993	643	29.9	21.5	10.9
1994	678	31.2	21.7	14.7
1995	691	32.6	21.2	n/a
1996	691	32.6	21.2	n/a
1997	694	33.7	20.6	12.1
1998	714	34.9	20.5	12.9
1999	743	36.4	20.4	15.2
2000	711	40.0	17.8	16.6
2001	696	39.9	17.4	20.1
2002	705	37.0	19.1	15.9
2003	705	37.0	19.1	15.9
2004	671	35.9	18.7	25.2
2005	649	36.8	17.6	24.2
2006	662	37.7	17.6	25.2
2007	650	36.6	17.8	26.9
2008	648	40.3	16.1	33.5
2009	632	39.4	16.0	31.3
2010	637	37.6	16.9	36.7
2011	612	35.7	17.1	39.2
2012	600	32.0	18.7	39.8
2013	574	32.5	17.6	38.9
2014	557	30.6	18.1	40.8
2015	566	33.0	17.1	40.1
2016	571	32.0	17.8	43.6
2017	560	33.8	16.5	43.8
2018	543	34.3	15.8	40.1
2019	553	34.1	16.1	43.2
2020	562	33.8	16.6	38.4
2021	609	34.0	17.9	36.8
2022	620	33.7	18.3	32.4
2023	609	33.0	18.4	37.3

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 Chillicothe High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$971 (8.3%)	$10,713 (91.7%)	$11,685
2020	$1,421 (12.5%)	$9,968 (87.5%)	$11,390
2021	$2,792 (25.8%)	$8,050 (74.2%)	$10,842
2022	$4,559 (39.6%)	$6,968 (60.4%)	$11,527

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chillicothe High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 172^nd of 460 High schools	Ranks 165^th of 352 High schools	9.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Chillicothe High)	65	45	20%
End of Course Algebra I (Chillicothe R-II)	65	45	20%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Chillicothe High)	39.5	31.3	8.2%
End of Course Biology I (Chillicothe R-II)	39.5	31.3	8.2%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Chillicothe High)	44.5	49.1	4.6%
End of Course English II (Chillicothe R-II)	44.5	49.1	4.6%
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	553	609	10.1%
African American	8	12	50%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	13	31	138.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	512	535	4.5%
Two or More Races	16	25	56.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.2%	37.3%	5.9%

Schools Near Chillicothe High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)	MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Physics (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 Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Physics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chillicothe High	Public	9-12	2801 Hornet Rd	Chillicothe	64601	Livingston County	Chillicothe R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 646-0700	609	33	18.4	37.3%	535 (87.8%)	12 (2.0%)	31 (5.1%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.1%)	45.1	165^th of 352 public high schools	53.1%		58.4	101^st of 361 public high schools	72.0%	64			45.0	31.3	49.1		$11,527	$4,559	$6,968
Grand River Technical School	Public	9-12	1200 Fair St	Chillicothe	64601	Livingston County	Chillicothe R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 646-3414	0	23	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Southwest Livingston County R-1 High School	Public	6-12	4944 Hwy Dd	Ludlow	64656	Livingston County	Southwest Livingston County R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 738-4433	83	8	10.5	63.9%	79 (95.2%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)								(n/a)	17.6	23.5		13.4			$9,142	$304	$8,839
Meadville High	Public	7-12	101 W Crandall	Meadville	64659	Linn County	Meadville R-IV	No	No	No	No	(660) 938-4112	111	11	9.9	37.8%	108 (97.3%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85.3	14^th of 352 public high schools	96.0%					(n/a)			67.5	85.7			$9,863	$477	$9,386
Breckenridge High	Public	6-12	400 W Colfax St	Breckenridge	64625	Caldwell County	Breckenridge R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 644-5715	27	8	3.3	85.2%	25 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.4%)								(n/a)							$32,141	$1,997	$30,144
Tina-Avalon High	Public	7-12	11896 Hwy 65	Tina	64682	Carroll County	Tina-Avalon R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 622-4212	64	10	6.5	35.9%	59 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.3%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$14,000	$675	$13,325
Tri-County High	Public	5-12	904 W Auberry Grove	Jamesport	64648	Daviess County	Tri-County R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 684-6116	95	14	6.9	44.2%	91 (95.8%)	2 (2.1%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.8	300^th of 352 public high schools	14.8%					(n/a)			20.0			18.7	$16,928	$7,285	$9,643
Trenton High School	Public	9-12	1415 Oklahoma Ave	Trenton	64683	Grundy County	Trenton R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(660) 359-2291	326	27	12.0	42.9%	308 (94.5%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	40	195^th of 352 public high schools	44.6%		54.6	116^th of 361 public high schools	67.9%	79			14.0	39.8	49.6		$13,307	$3,259	$10,048
Hale High	Public	6-12	518 Main St	Hale	64643	Carroll County	Hale R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 565-2417	67	9	7.2	43.3%	61 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$14,218	$1,146	$13,072

Frequently Asked Questions about Chillicothe High

How many students attend Chillicothe High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended Chillicothe High.

What is the racial makeup of Chillicothe High?

Students at Chillicothe High are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Chillicothe High?

Chillicothe High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chillicothe Elementary
Elementary : Dewey Elementary
Elementary : Field Elementary
Middle : Chillicothe Middle

Is Chillicothe High a good school?

Chillicothe High ranks 165^th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Chillicothe High in?

Chillicothe R-II

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