Clever High

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Clever High ranks 156 th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clever High is a public high school serving 394 students in grades 9-12 in Clever, Missouri, which is part of the Division Of Youth Service school district. While the school has some unique characteristics, it faces both strengths and areas for improvement when compared to nearby schools.

One key differentiator is Clever High's racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.64%) compared to surrounding schools that have more diverse student populations. Academically, the school's test scores in core subjects have been mixed, sometimes outperforming the state and district averages, and other times underperforming. Clever High also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (23.86%), suggesting a higher socioeconomic status among the student body. However, the school's spending per student ($9,097) is lower than some of its neighbors, such as Marionville High ($14,714) and Hurley High ($18,379).

Clever High's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 42nd out of 468 Missouri high schools in 2017-2018 to 156th out of 352 in 2022-2023. The school has performed well for its white and low-socioeconomic status student subgroups, but may have opportunities to learn from higher-performing nearby schools, such as Kickapoo High, Nixa High, and Republic High, which have larger student populations and stronger overall metrics.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6800 W Hwy 14
Clever, MO 65631-9103

(417) 743-4830

District: Clever R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
156^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,097

Feeder schools for Clever High:

Elementary:

Clever Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 394

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clever High ranks better than 55.7% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.14. (See more...)

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

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 (92.6%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clever High is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Clever High employs 28.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clever High is $9,097.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Clever High:

SchoolDigger ranks Clever High 156^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Clever High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Clever R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Clever R-V 155^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clever High

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Rank History for all students at Clever High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	68.13	118^th	534	77.9%
2007	62.40	158^th	538	70.6%
2008	64.21	153^rd	539	71.6%
2009	50.07	237^th	507	53.3%
2010	19.91	464^th	516	10.1%
2011	33.35	406^th	528	23.1%
2012	49.29	271^st	522	48.1%
2013	44.79	303^rd	523	42.1%
2014	57.63	184^th	521	64.7%
2015	58.96	181^st	504	64.1%
2016	69.71	81^st	401	79.8%
2017	67.84	111^th	404	72.5%
2018	75.39	42^nd	468	91.0%
2019	59.17	132^nd	460	71.3%
2022	55.02	115^th	361	68.1%
2023	47.14	156^th	352	55.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clever High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	74.17	32^nd	382	91.6%
2019	72.14	41^st	368	88.9%

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Rank History for White students at Clever High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	71.97	52^nd	440	88.2%
2019	49.81	165^th	430	61.6%
2022	47.32	119^th	310	61.6%
2023	43.11	130^th	302	57.0%

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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 Clever 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	176	176
1992	189	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
1993	189	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
1994	201	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
1995	214	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
1996	214	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
1997	230	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
1998	257	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
1999	267	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
2000	181	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
2001	183	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
2002	179	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
2003	179	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
2004	184	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
2005	184	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2006	208	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
2007	234	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
2008	235	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
2009	254	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
2010	254	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
2011	259	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	261
2012	279	2	1	3	2	0	0	0	287
2013	300	2	1	1	2	0	0	0	306
2014	313	2	1	3	2	0	0	0	321
2015	306	3	1	4	3	0	0	0	317
2016	309	4	2	6	3	0	0	0	324
2017	328	5	3	8	3	0	0	0	347
2018	329	4	3	7	3	0	0	0	346
2019	322	3	4	5	4	0	2	0	340
2020	320	6	3	4	3	0	2	0	338
2021	351	3	0	7	3	0	4	0	368
2022	340	4	1	8	3	0	8	0	364
2023	365	3	2	11	4	0	9	0	394

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 Clever High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	176	15.0	11.7	n/a
1992	189	15.0	12.6	n/a
1993	189	15.1	12.5	n/a
1994	201	15.1	13.3	0
1995	214	16.7	12.8	n/a
1996	214	16.7	12.8	n/a
1997	230	16.7	13.8	13.5
1998	262	17.5	15.0	13.4
1999	269	19.4	13.9	15.2
2000	186	14.8	12.6	10.8
2001	185	15.0	12.3	16.2
2002	180	14.7	12.2	15.6
2003	180	14.7	12.2	15.6
2004	186	13.8	13.5	18.3
2005	187	14.6	12.8	20.9
2006	209	15.4	13.6	26.3
2007	237	14.3	16.6	20.7
2008	240	18.7	12.8	28.8
2009	260	20.7	12.6	34.2
2010	258	19.6	13.1	37.6
2011	261	19.4	13.4	37.5
2012	287	19.4	14.7	39.7
2013	306	19.9	15.3	32.7
2014	321	20.5	15.6	38
2015	317	24.0	13.2	36.6
2016	324	26.0	12.4	29.9
2017	347	23.7	14.6	32.9
2018	346	24.1	14.3	35.8
2019	340	27.6	12.3	32.4
2020	338	26.2	12.9	31.4
2021	368	26.9	13.6	25.8
2022	364	27.1	13.4	17.6
2023	394	28.2	13.9	23.9

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 Clever High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	176	15.0	11.7	n/a
1992	189	15.0	12.6	n/a
1993	189	15.1	12.5	n/a
1994	201	15.1	13.3	0
1995	214	16.7	12.8	n/a
1996	214	16.7	12.8	n/a
1997	230	16.7	13.8	13.5
1998	262	17.5	15.0	13.4
1999	269	19.4	13.9	15.2
2000	186	14.8	12.6	10.8
2001	185	15.0	12.3	16.2
2002	180	14.7	12.2	15.6
2003	180	14.7	12.2	15.6
2004	186	13.8	13.5	18.3
2005	187	14.6	12.8	20.9
2006	209	15.4	13.6	26.3
2007	237	14.3	16.6	20.7
2008	240	18.7	12.8	28.8
2009	260	20.7	12.6	34.2
2010	258	19.6	13.1	37.6
2011	261	19.4	13.4	37.5
2012	287	19.4	14.7	39.7
2013	306	19.9	15.3	32.7
2014	321	20.5	15.6	38
2015	317	24.0	13.2	36.6
2016	324	26.0	12.4	29.9
2017	347	23.7	14.6	32.9
2018	346	24.1	14.3	35.8
2019	340	27.6	12.3	32.4
2020	338	26.2	12.9	31.4
2021	368	26.9	13.6	25.8
2022	364	27.1	13.4	17.6
2023	394	28.2	13.9	23.9

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 Clever High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$123 (1.3%)	$9,273 (98.7%)	$9,397
2020	$158 (1.7%)	$9,409 (98.3%)	$9,567
2021	$347 (3.7%)	$9,122 (96.3%)	$9,469
2022	$196 (2.2%)	$8,901 (97.8%)	$9,097

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clever High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 132^nd of 460 High schools	Ranks 156^th of 352 High schools	15.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Clever High)	44.6	41.5	3.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Clever R-V)	44.6	41.5	3.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Clever High)	47.1	34.1	13%
End of Course Biology I (Clever R-V)	47.1	34.1	13%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Clever High)	59.6	59.1	0.5%
End of Course English II (Clever R-V)	59.6	59.1	0.5%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	53.6	5.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	340	394	15.9%
African American	3	3
American Indian	4	4
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	5	11	120%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	322	365	13.4%
Two or More Races	2	9	350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.4%	23.9%	8.5%

Schools Near Clever High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)		MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)		MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP Government (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 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th 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 Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clever High	Public	9-12	6800 W Hwy 14	Clever	65631	Christian County	Clever R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 743-4830	394	28	13.9	23.9%	365 (92.6%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	47.1	156^th of 352 public high schools	55.7%		55	115^th of 361 public high schools	68.1%	41						41.5	34.1				$9,097	$196	$8,901
Billings Senior High	Public	7-12	118 W Mt Vernon	Billings	65610	Christian County	Billings R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 744-2551	165	15	10.7	36.4%	148 (89.7%)	5 (3.0%)	8 (4.8%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		29.0			38.7	15.8					$13,321	$1,915	$11,407
Republic High	Public	9-12	4370 S. Repmo Drive	Republic	65738	Greene County	Republic R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 732-3650	1,542	88	17.4	31.2%	1,307 (84.8%)	16 (1.0%)	95 (6.2%)	18 (1.2%)	11 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	93 (6.0%)	74.1	36^th of 352 public high schools	89.8%		73.6	45^th of 361 public high schools	87.5%	9						46.1	43.0	68.7		60.9	$9,924	$1,638	$8,286
Hurley High	Public	7-12	86 Holt Spring Rd	Hurley	65675	Stone County	Hurley R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 369-3271	86	11	8.1	77.9%	82 (95.3%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.3%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		62.6									$18,379	$6,694	$11,685
Nixa High	Public	9-12	514 South Nicholas Road	Nixa	65714	Christian County	Nixa Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 724-3500	1,957	114	17.1	23.7%	1,671 (85.4%)	17 (0.9%)	106 (5.4%)	30 (1.5%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	128 (6.5%)	90.6	6^th of 352 public high schools	98.3%		91.2	6^th of 361 public high schools	98.3%							74.5	60.3	75.3	91.9	63.4	$9,880	$848	$9,032
Marionville High	Public	9-12	17725 Highway 14	Marionville	65705	Lawrence County	Marionville R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(417) 258-2521	207	16	12.6	48.3%	195 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)						57.9					$14,714	$82	$14,632
Wilson Creek Group Home	Public	6-12	3992 W Sunshine	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 888-4050	12	2	6.0	75.0%	11 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Community Learning Center	Public	6-12	3990 W Sunshine	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 888-4055	10	3	3.3	70.0%	8 (80.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)								(n/a)
Crane High	Public	7-12	209 Pirate Ln	Crane	65633	Stone County	Crane R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 723-5300	245	21	11.5	42.9%	240 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)								(n/a)	21.3	23.7	38.5	31.9	33.3	32.6					$11,013	$694	$10,319
Kickapoo High	Public	9-12	3710 S Jefferson	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-8500	1,881	96	19.5	26.5%	1,484 (78.9%)	87 (4.6%)	122 (6.5%)	92 (4.9%)	10 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (4.4%)	54.7	106^th of 352 public high schools	69.9%		62.6	78^th of 361 public high schools	78.4%	28						31.2	44.3	57.9	53.7	40.6	$11,285	$1,457	$9,828

Frequently Asked Questions about Clever High

What district is Clever High in?

Clever R-V

How many students attend Clever High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 394 students attended Clever High.

What schools feed into Clever High?

Clever High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clever Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Clever High?

Students at Clever High are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Is Clever High a good school?

Clever High ranks 156^th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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