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Drexel High

Summary:

Drexel High is a public high school serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 120 students in Drexel, Missouri. The school is part of the Drexel R-IV school district, which is ranked 364 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Drexel High has seen fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 29th to 367th among Missouri high schools and its SchoolDigger star rating varying from 1 to 5 stars. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined significantly, dropping from 90.3% in 2022-2023 to 72.7% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the nearby Harrisonville High (90.5%) and Adrian Senior High (94.9%). Drexel High also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 19.8% to 37.6%, significantly higher than Harrisonville High (23.7%) and Adrian Senior High (9.6%). Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is consistently lower than the state and nearby district averages, with only 15% of Drexel High students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%.

Drexel High serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.82% to 41.84%, which is higher than the nearby Harrisonville High (26.01%) and Adrian Senior High (19.66%). Despite these challenges, Drexel High's small size and student-teacher ratio of 8.2 to 9.6 could present opportunities for more personalized attention and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. Exploring best practices from the higher-performing nearby schools may also provide insights for Drexel High to enhance its educational approach and address the root causes of its declining performance.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 207 S Fourth St
       Drexel, MO  64742-0860

(816) 652-0402

District: Drexel R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
334th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,948 Help


Feeder schools for Drexel High:

Elementary:    Drexel Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  139

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Hispanic:
7.2%
Two or more races:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Drexel High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.15. (See more...)
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Compare Details Drexel High ranks worse than 88.4% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.87. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Drexel High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), Hispanic (7.2%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Drexel High is 8.8. (See more...)
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Compare Drexel High employs 15.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Drexel High is $12,948.
Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

Drexel High:

SchoolDigger ranks Drexel High 334th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Drexel High in the ranking list.)

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Drexel R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Drexel R-IV 364th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Drexel High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Drexel High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.31 452nd 619 27.0%
2007 69.37 129th 624 79.3%
2008 76.71 71st 624 88.6%
2009 53.54 297th 601 50.6%
2010 45.43 396th 614 35.5%
2011 68.84 158th 625 74.7%
2012 73.11 116th 623 81.4%
2013 53.21 303rd 649 53.3%
2014 61.38 236th 633 62.7%
2015 65.39 166th 585 71.6%
2017 74.64 95th 568 83.3%
2018 51.77 256th 552 53.6%
2019 68.15 130th 587 77.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Drexel High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.80 247th 479 48.4%
2019 63.42 135th 527 74.4%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Drexel High

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Rank History for all high school students at Drexel High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 42.78 351st 534 34.3%
2007 53.83 236th 538 56.1%
2008 61.09 185th 539 65.7%
2009 62.97 116th 507 77.1%
2010 73.72 53rd 516 89.7%
2011 62.81 132nd 528 75.0%
2012 57.70 184th 522 64.8%
2013 64.81 98th 523 81.3%
2014 76.93 29th 521 94.4%
2015 60.31 164th 504 67.5%
2018 50.24 196th 468 58.1%
2019 25.49 367th 460 20.2%
2024 13.87 334th 378 11.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Drexel High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.63 243rd 382 36.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Drexel High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.85 222nd 440 49.5%
2019 21.42 367th 430 14.7%
2024 9.76 306th 321 4.7%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Drexel 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 86 86
1992 87 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1993 87 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1994 96 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1995 104 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1996 104 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1997 94 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1998 105 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1999 101 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2000 104 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2001 177 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2002 173 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2003 173 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2004 175 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2005 177 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2006 167 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2007 157 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2008 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2009 127 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2010 146 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2011 144 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 150
2012 143 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 149
2013 153 5 1 1 0 0 1 0 161
2014 150 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 154
2015 158 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 161
2016 150 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 154
2017 143 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 148
2018 149 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 154
2019 139 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 145
2020 129 0 1 5 0 0 1 0 136
2021 126 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 132
2022 133 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 141
2023 112 0 1 3 0 0 4 0 120
2024 127 0 0 10 0 0 2 0 139

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 Drexel High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 86 7.8 11.0 n/a
1992 87 7.6 11.4 n/a
1993 87 8.8 9.9 n/a
1994 96 10.0 9.6 0
1995 106 9.3 11.4 n/a
1996 106 9.3 11.4 n/a
1997 96 10.3 9.3 7.3
1998 108 10.4 10.4 6.5
1999 104 10.3 10.1 14.4
2000 105 9.8 10.7 0
2001 185 14.1 13.1 19.5
2002 175 14.8 11.8 26.9
2003 175 14.8 11.8 26.9
2004 179 16.5 10.8 30.2
2005 180 16.0 11.3 31.7
2006 168 15.8 10.6 36.3
2007 157 14.9 10.5 25.5
2008 144 15.5 9.3 25
2009 131 17.7 7.4 29.8
2010 151 17.2 8.7 39.7
2011 150 17.9 8.3 39.3
2012 149 18.2 8.1 43
2013 161 17.8 9.0 44.7
2014 154 16.7 9.1 50
2015 161 18.0 8.9 41.6
2016 154 18.0 8.5 45.5
2017 148 16.7 8.8 49.3
2018 154 16.7 9.1 44.8
2019 145 14.0 10.3 52.4
2020 136 15.6 8.7 46.3
2021 132 16.1 8.1 31.8
2022 141 14.6 9.6 41.8
2023 120 14.5 8.2 35.8
2024 139 15.6 8.8 42.4

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 Drexel High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 86 7.8 11.0 n/a
1992 87 7.6 11.4 n/a
1993 87 8.8 9.9 n/a
1994 96 10.0 9.6 0
1995 106 9.3 11.4 n/a
1996 106 9.3 11.4 n/a
1997 96 10.3 9.3 7.3
1998 108 10.4 10.4 6.5
1999 104 10.3 10.1 14.4
2000 105 9.8 10.7 0
2001 185 14.1 13.1 19.5
2002 175 14.8 11.8 26.9
2003 175 14.8 11.8 26.9
2004 179 16.5 10.8 30.2
2005 180 16.0 11.3 31.7
2006 168 15.8 10.6 36.3
2007 157 14.9 10.5 25.5
2008 144 15.5 9.3 25
2009 131 17.7 7.4 29.8
2010 151 17.2 8.7 39.7
2011 150 17.9 8.3 39.3
2012 149 18.2 8.1 43
2013 161 17.8 9.0 44.7
2014 154 16.7 9.1 50
2015 161 18.0 8.9 41.6
2016 154 18.0 8.5 45.5
2017 148 16.7 8.8 49.3
2018 154 16.7 9.1 44.8
2019 145 14.0 10.3 52.4
2020 136 15.6 8.7 46.3
2021 132 16.1 8.1 31.8
2022 141 14.6 9.6 41.8
2023 120 14.5 8.2 35.8
2024 139 15.6 8.8 42.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Drexel High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $412 (3.4%) $11,546 (96.6%) $11,958
2020 $413 (3.4%) $11,818 (96.6%) $12,231
2021 $1,711 (13.0%) $11,473 (87.0%) $13,183
2022 $335 (2.6%) $12,613 (97.4%) $12,948

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Drexel 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Drexel High)3627.2
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Drexel R-IV)3627.2
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.9
 5.7%
8th Grade Science (Drexel High)51.814.3
 37.5%
   8th Grade Science (Drexel R-IV)51.814.3
 37.5%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
End of Course Biology I (Drexel High)2523.8
 1.2%
   End of Course Biology I (Drexel R-IV)2523.8
 1.2%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students145120
 17.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White139112
 19.4%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.4%35.8%
 16.6%

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Students at Drexel High are 91% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Drexel High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Drexel Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 139 students attended Drexel High.

Drexel High ranks in the bottom 11.6% of Missouri high schools.


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