Fayette High

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Fayette High ranks 116 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fayette High is a public high school located in Fayette, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 189 students. The school is part of the Fayette R-III School District, which is ranked 213 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fayette High has several strengths, including consistently high four-year graduation rates ranging from 95.7% to 97.8%, which are significantly higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively low dropout rate of 2.4%. However, Fayette High has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, ranging from 16.9% to 25.8% in recent years. Academically, the school performs better than the state average in Biology I, but lags behind in Algebra I, with only 30.4% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 41.5%. Fayette High has a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 37.97% to 44.09% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years, but the school has performed well in supporting this subgroup, ranking 64th out of 250 Missouri high schools in 2021-2022.

When compared to nearby high schools, Fayette High generally performs better than Higbee High and Harrisburg High, but lags behind Salisbury High and Boonville High in terms of academic performance and school rankings. Fayette High's spending per student has increased over the years, from $9,651 in 2019-2020 to $11,006 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average, and the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 10.7 in recent years.

Detail:

Public 9-12

510 Cleveland Ave
Fayette, MO 65248-1077

(660) 248-2124

District: Fayette R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
116^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,006

Feeder schools for Fayette High:

Elementary:	Laurence J. Daly Elementary
Middle:	Wm. N. Clark Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 201

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.1%

African American:

6.5%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fayette High ranks better than 69.3% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.85. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fayette 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 (84.1%), African American (6.5%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fayette High is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Fayette High employs 18.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fayette High is $11,006.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fayette High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette High 116^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Fayette High in the ranking list.)

Fayette R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette R-III 213^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fayette High

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Rank History for all students at Fayette High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	57.44	208^th	534	61.0%
2007	69.77	108^th	538	79.9%
2008	50.17	281^st	539	47.9%
2009	46.77	265^th	507	47.7%
2010	40.58	344^th	516	33.3%
2011	51.94	246^th	528	53.4%
2012	39.93	365^th	522	30.1%
2013	32.75	414^th	523	20.8%
2014	36.61	374^th	521	28.2%
2015	58.21	193^rd	504	61.7%
2016	49.05	203^rd	401	49.4%
2018	40.69	273^rd	468	41.7%
2019	55.38	149^th	460	67.6%
2024	55.85	116^th	378	69.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fayette High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	36.96	248^th	382	35.1%
2019	56.97	106^th	368	71.2%
2021	25.69	207^th	255	18.8%
2022	64.22	64^th	250	74.4%

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Rank History for White students at Fayette High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	37.77	272^nd	440	38.2%
2019	55.40	132^nd	430	69.3%

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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 Fayette 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	185	185
1992	178	28	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
1993	178	26	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1994	173	20	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1995	192	25	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
1996	192	25	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
1997	197	28	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
1998	205	21	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	228
1999	229	20	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	251
2000	215	20	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	236
2001	201	25	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	227
2002	207	34	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2003	207	34	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2004	207	37	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
2005	209	29	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2006	202	30	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	234
2007	205	28	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	236
2008	194	33	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	229
2009	172	35	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	209
2010	173	39	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
2011	157	38	0	1	1	0	7	0	204
2012	159	30	0	1	1	0	9	0	200
2013	153	26	0	0	0	0	9	0	188
2014	153	19	1	1	0	0	11	0	185
2015	163	17	0	0	0	0	10	0	190
2016	160	15	1	1	1	0	14	0	192
2017	143	14	1	1	1	0	19	0	179
2018	150	12	1	1	1	0	20	0	185
2019	142	12	0	2	0	0	20	0	176
2020	147	13	0	1	1	0	17	0	179
2021	155	14	1	5	0	0	11	0	186
2022	155	17	1	4	1	0	9	0	187
2023	154	17	1	3	1	0	13	0	189
2024	169	13	1	6	1	1	10	0	201

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 Fayette High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	185	16.7	11.0	n/a
1992	206	17.3	11.9	n/a
1993	204	17.2	11.9	n/a
1994	194	17.3	11.2	0
1995	220	17.5	12.6	n/a
1996	220	17.5	12.6	n/a
1997	227	16.1	14.1	17.6
1998	228	16.8	13.6	15.8
1999	251	18.8	13.4	21.5
2000	236	19.0	12.4	24.2
2001	227	19.6	11.6	25.1
2002	242	22.1	11.0	28.1
2003	242	22.1	11.0	28.1
2004	245	23.1	10.6	24.9
2005	239	20.2	11.8	24.3
2006	234	20.2	11.6	26.5
2007	236	19.1	12.4	25
2008	229	18.5	12.4	24.9
2009	209	18.0	11.6	32.1
2010	212	19.5	10.8	39.6
2011	204	17.9	11.3	44.6
2012	200	17.3	11.5	44
2013	188	17.8	10.5	44.7
2014	185	18.2	10.1	40.5
2015	190	17.0	11.1	42.1
2016	192	17.0	11.2	39.6
2017	179	17.8	10.0	44.1
2018	185	18.9	9.7	48.1
2019	176	17.6	9.9	51.1
2020	179	17.4	10.2	50.8
2021	186	17.9	10.3	44.1
2022	187	17.7	10.5	38
2023	189	17.5	10.7	39.2
2024	201	18.3	10.9	38.8

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 Fayette High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	185	16.7	11.0	n/a
1992	206	17.3	11.9	n/a
1993	204	17.2	11.9	n/a
1994	194	17.3	11.2	0
1995	220	17.5	12.6	n/a
1996	220	17.5	12.6	n/a
1997	227	16.1	14.1	17.6
1998	228	16.8	13.6	15.8
1999	251	18.8	13.4	21.5
2000	236	19.0	12.4	24.2
2001	227	19.6	11.6	25.1
2002	242	22.1	11.0	28.1
2003	242	22.1	11.0	28.1
2004	245	23.1	10.6	24.9
2005	239	20.2	11.8	24.3
2006	234	20.2	11.6	26.5
2007	236	19.1	12.4	25
2008	229	18.5	12.4	24.9
2009	209	18.0	11.6	32.1
2010	212	19.5	10.8	39.6
2011	204	17.9	11.3	44.6
2012	200	17.3	11.5	44
2013	188	17.8	10.5	44.7
2014	185	18.2	10.1	40.5
2015	190	17.0	11.1	42.1
2016	192	17.0	11.2	39.6
2017	179	17.8	10.0	44.1
2018	185	18.9	9.7	48.1
2019	176	17.6	9.9	51.1
2020	179	17.4	10.2	50.8
2021	186	17.9	10.3	44.1
2022	187	17.7	10.5	38
2023	189	17.5	10.7	39.2
2024	201	18.3	10.9	38.8

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 Fayette High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$134 (1.4%)	$9,530 (98.6%)	$9,664
2020	$291 (3.0%)	$9,360 (97.0%)	$9,651
2021	$3,892 (36.0%)	$6,919 (64.0%)	$10,811
2022	$603 (5.5%)	$10,403 (94.5%)	$11,006

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fayette High

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Fayette High)	50	30	20%
End of Course Algebra I (Fayette R-III)	55.8	34.6	21.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Fayette High)	37.6	38.8	1.2%
End of Course Biology I (Fayette R-III)	37.6	38.8	1.2%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	35.1	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	176	189	7.4%
African American	12	17	41.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	142	154	8.5%
Two or More Races	20	13	35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.1%	39.2%	12%

Schools Near Fayette 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 II (2024)	MAP Geometry (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 6th Grade	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 Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fayette High	Public	9-12	510 Cleveland Ave	Fayette	65248	Howard County	Fayette R-III	No	No	No	No	(660) 248-2124	201	18	10.9	38.8%	169 (84.1%)	13 (6.5%)	6 (3.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.0%)	55.9	116^th of 378 public high schools	69.3%					(n/a)							30.4	43.4			$11,006	$603	$10,403
Glasgow High	Public	6-12	860 Randolph	Glasgow	65254	Howard County	Glasgow	No	No	No	No	(660) 338-2012	183	18	10.1	31.7%	176 (96.2%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)			13.7	18.3				3.3			$11,131	$2,861	$8,270
New Franklin Middle-High	Public	6-12	412 West Broadway	New Franklin	65274	Howard County	New Franklin R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 848-2314	209	20	10.2	30.6%	194 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)								(n/a)	32.5	30.0	5.3	37.4	36.7		55.1				$11,308	$1,520	$9,788
Boonville Treatment Center	Public	7-12	1216 E Morgan St	Boonville	65233	Cooper County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(660) 882-6521	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Boonville Correctional Center	Public	7-12	1216 E Morgan St	Boonville	65233	Cooper County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(660) 882-6521	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Harrisburg High	Public	9-12	801 S Harris	Harrisburg	65256	Boone County	Harrisburg R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 875-5602	179	17	10.7	29.1%	163 (91.1%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	36.2	232^nd of 378 public high schools	38.6%		24.1	266^th of 352 public high schools	24.4%	34							36.6	28.8		22.0	$12,166	$1,732	$10,435
Higbee High	Public	9-12	101 Evans St	Higbee	65257	Randolph County	Higbee R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 456-7206	74	7	9.9	47.3%	69 (93.2%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)								(n/a)							8.8				$13,298	$3,272	$10,027
Boonville High	Public	9-12	1 Pirate Drive	Boonville	65233	Cooper County	Boonville R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 882-7426	558	38	14.8	47.1%	460 (82.4%)	34 (6.1%)	24 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.0%)	63	87^th of 378 public high schools	77.0%		54.1	112^th of 352 public high schools	68.2%	25							40.0	36.6	65.7		$12,457	$1,465	$10,992
Boonslick Technical Educ. Center	Public	9-12	1694 W Ashley Rd	Boonville	65233	Cooper County	Boonville R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 882-5306	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Salisbury High	Public	7-12	1000 S Maple Ave	Salisbury	65281	Chariton County	Salisbury R-IV	No	No	No	No	(660) 388-6442	249	25	9.9	38.2%	233 (93.6%)	7 (2.8%)	7 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	78.7	29^th of 378 public high schools	92.3%		80.8	23^rd of 352 public high schools	93.5%	6			31.8	26.9		24.5	60.0	48.2			$14,361	$1,577	$12,784

Frequently Asked Questions about Fayette High

Is Fayette High a good school?

Fayette High ranks 116^th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fayette High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 201 students attended Fayette High.

What is the racial makeup of Fayette High?

Students at Fayette High are 84% White, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Fayette High in?

Fayette R-III

What schools feed into Fayette High?

Fayette High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Laurence J. Daly Elementary
Middle : Wm. N. Clark Middle

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