Fordland High

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Fordland High ranks 174 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fordland High is a public high school located in Fordland, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 186 students. The school is part of the Fordland R-III school district, which is ranked 184 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fordland High has consistently ranked in the top half of Missouri high schools, with a ranking between 39-174 over the past 10 years, placing it above average compared to other high schools in the state. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.2% to 100% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Fordland High has a relatively high percentage of low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top 50% of Missouri high schools for this metric, suggesting the school is serving a diverse student population and may have strategies in place to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

While Fordland High excels in English Language Arts, with 74.4% of students proficient or better in MAP/English I, its performance in Math and Science is below the state average, with only 14.7% of students proficient or better in MAP/Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%. When compared to nearby high schools, Fordland High generally performs better than smaller, more rural schools like Niangua High and Chadwick High, but lags behind larger, more well-resourced schools like Ozark High and Marshfield High. This suggests that Fordland High may benefit from additional resources and support to improve its overall performance, particularly in the areas of math and science.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1248 School St
Fordland, MO 65652-9208

(417) 767-4555

District: Fordland R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
174^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,182

Feeder schools for Fordland High:

Elementary:	Fordland Elementary
Middle:	Fordland Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 198

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fordland High ranks better than 54% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.37. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fordland 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 (92.9%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fordland High is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Fordland High employs 17.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fordland High is $7,182.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fordland High:

SchoolDigger ranks Fordland High 174^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Fordland High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Fordland R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Fordland R-III 184^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fordland High

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Rank History for all students at Fordland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	67.40	122^nd	534	77.2%
2007	77.10	58^th	538	89.2%
2008	76.66	64^th	539	88.1%
2009	68.73	76^th	507	85.0%
2010	73.19	55^th	516	89.3%
2011	75.93	36^th	528	93.2%
2012	72.58	60^th	522	88.5%
2013	69.15	71^st	523	86.4%
2014	62.05	140^th	521	73.1%
2015	59.59	173^rd	504	65.7%
2016	65.39	102^nd	401	74.6%
2017	74.95	74^th	404	81.7%
2018	65.47	100^th	468	78.6%
2019	71.93	59^th	460	87.2%
2021	65.06	78^th	358	78.2%
2022	74.51	39^th	361	89.2%
2024	46.37	174^th	378	54.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fordland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	65.13	68^th	382	82.2%
2019	80.92	20^th	368	94.6%
2024	46.68	131^st	274	52.2%

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Rank History for White students at Fordland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	61.31	114^th	440	74.1%
2019	67.73	69^th	430	84.0%
2021	59.23	77^th	309	75.1%
2022	70.15	47^th	310	84.8%
2024	40.15	156^th	321	51.4%

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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 Fordland 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	191	191
1992	184	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	186
1993	190	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	193
1994	191	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	196
1995	163	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
1996	163	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
1997	164	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
1998	176	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
1999	198	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	200
2000	201	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	205
2001	185	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	188
2002	164	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	168
2003	164	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	168
2004	173	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	176
2005	194	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2006	190	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2007	186	1	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	196
2008	186	2	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	194
2009	184	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	187
2010	191	1	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	197
2011	185	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	187
2012	193	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	195
2013	171	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	173
2014	169	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	172
2015	178	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	180
2016	167	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	168
2017	157	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	157
2018	164	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	164
2019	156	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	156
2020	151	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	151
2021	163	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	165
2022	155	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	160
2023	178	0	2	2	0	0	4	0	186
2024	184	0	0	8	1	0	5	0	198

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 Fordland High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	191	14.6	13.0	n/a
1992	186	14.6	12.7	n/a
1993	193	14.6	13.2	n/a
1994	196	14.6	13.4	0
1995	164	13.2	12.4	n/a
1996	164	13.2	12.4	n/a
1997	164	14.2	11.5	17.1
1998	177	14.9	11.9	14.1
1999	200	15.4	13.0	20
2000	205	16.3	12.6	25.4
2001	188	15.6	12.1	28.7
2002	168	15.3	11.0	41.7
2003	168	15.3	11.0	41.7
2004	176	14.1	12.5	36.9
2005	195	14.1	13.8	37.9
2006	195	14.9	13.1	35.4
2007	196	13.8	14.2	33.2
2008	194	15.4	12.6	26.3
2009	187	15.3	12.2	37.4
2010	197	15.8	12.4	45.2
2011	187	15.3	12.1	48.1
2012	195	17.0	11.4	48.2
2013	173	17.1	10.0	46.8
2014	172	18.4	9.3	48.8
2015	180	18.0	10.0	48.9
2016	168	17.0	9.8	44.6
2017	157	17.0	9.1	50.3
2018	164	15.8	10.3	42.7
2019	156	14.0	11.1	43.6
2020	151	14.6	10.3	39.1
2021	165	13.9	11.8	36.4
2022	160	15.3	10.4	39.4
2023	186	15.8	11.7	31.2
2024	198	17.6	11.2	32.8

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 Fordland High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	191	14.6	13.0	n/a
1992	186	14.6	12.7	n/a
1993	193	14.6	13.2	n/a
1994	196	14.6	13.4	0
1995	164	13.2	12.4	n/a
1996	164	13.2	12.4	n/a
1997	164	14.2	11.5	17.1
1998	177	14.9	11.9	14.1
1999	200	15.4	13.0	20
2000	205	16.3	12.6	25.4
2001	188	15.6	12.1	28.7
2002	168	15.3	11.0	41.7
2003	168	15.3	11.0	41.7
2004	176	14.1	12.5	36.9
2005	195	14.1	13.8	37.9
2006	195	14.9	13.1	35.4
2007	196	13.8	14.2	33.2
2008	194	15.4	12.6	26.3
2009	187	15.3	12.2	37.4
2010	197	15.8	12.4	45.2
2011	187	15.3	12.1	48.1
2012	195	17.0	11.4	48.2
2013	173	17.1	10.0	46.8
2014	172	18.4	9.3	48.8
2015	180	18.0	10.0	48.9
2016	168	17.0	9.8	44.6
2017	157	17.0	9.1	50.3
2018	164	15.8	10.3	42.7
2019	156	14.0	11.1	43.6
2020	151	14.6	10.3	39.1
2021	165	13.9	11.8	36.4
2022	160	15.3	10.4	39.4
2023	186	15.8	11.7	31.2
2024	198	17.6	11.2	32.8

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 Fordland High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$483 (4.2%)	$10,902 (95.8%)	$11,385
2020	$909 (8.1%)	$10,372 (91.9%)	$11,282
2021	$805 (13.2%)	$5,315 (86.8%)	$6,120
2022	$1,822 (25.4%)	$5,359 (74.6%)	$7,182

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fordland High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 59^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 39^th of 361 High schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Fordland High)	29	42.1	13.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Fordland R-III)	29	55.2	26.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Fordland High)	56.1	40	16.1%
End of Course Biology I (Fordland R-III)	56.1	40	16.1%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	35.1	4.1%
End of Course English II (Fordland High)	76.7	77.8	1.1%
End of Course English II (Fordland R-III)	76.7	77.8	1.1%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	53.6	5.4%
End of Course English I (Fordland High)	70.6	88.4	17.8%
End of Course English I (Fordland R-III)	70.6	88.4	17.8%
End of Course English I (Missouri)	60	61.9	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	156	186	19.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	156	178	14.1%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.6%	31.2%	12.4%

Schools Near Fordland 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 Algebra II (2024)	MAP English I (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	MAP American History (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 6th 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 English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	MAP American History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fordland High	Public	9-12	1248 School St	Fordland	65652	Webster County	Fordland R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 767-4555	198	18	11.2	32.8%	184 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	46.4	174^th of 378 public high schools	54.0%					(n/a)						14.7	28.7			74.4			$7,182	$1,822	$5,359
Ozark Correctional Center	Public	7-12	929 Honor Camp Ln	Fordland	65652	Webster County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(417) 767-4491	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Logan-Rogersville High	Public	9-12	300 N Missouri Blvd	Rogersville	65742	Webster County	Logan-Rogersville R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(417) 753-2813	726	49	14.9	29.5%	681 (93.8%)	5 (0.7%)	19 (2.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	67.2	70^th of 378 public high schools	81.5%		63	76^th of 352 public high schools	78.4%	6						49.6	40.6	59.7					$11,157	$2,044	$9,113
Seymour High	Public	9-12	625 E Clinton Ave	Seymour	65746	Webster County	Seymour R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 935-4508	231	20	11.7	49.8%	204 (88.3%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (7.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	44.2	188^th of 378 public high schools	50.3%		39.9	196^th of 352 public high schools	44.3%	8						24.5	36.5						$12,718	$1,985	$10,733
Strafford High	Public	9-12	211 W McCabe	Strafford	65757	Greene County	Strafford R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 736-7000	394	27	14.4	42.6%	353 (89.6%)	4 (1.0%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.1%)	53.1	131^st of 378 public high schools	65.3%		59.1	86^th of 352 public high schools	75.6%	45						28.0	42.3						$10,771	$541	$10,230
Sparta High	Public	9-12	8520 State Hwy14e	Sparta	65753	Christian County	Sparta R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 634-3224	229	15	15.2	53.7%	217 (94.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	47	168^th of 378 public high schools	55.6%		36	216^th of 352 public high schools	38.6%	48						52.5	26.6						$10,187	$681	$9,507
Marshfield High	Public	9-12	370 State Hwy Dd	Marshfield	65706	Webster County	Marshfield R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 859-2120	896	63	14.2	29.2%	799 (89.2%)	4 (0.4%)	52 (5.8%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.8%)	56.7	109^th of 378 public high schools	71.2%		53.6	114^th of 352 public high schools	67.6%	5						31.0	41.6	56.6	54.5		42.0		$10,300	$1,068	$9,232
Glendale High	Public	9-12	2727 S Ingram Mill	Springfield	65804	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-8900	1,369	77	17.7	34.1%	1,078 (78.7%)	70 (5.1%)	101 (7.4%)	33 (2.4%)	5 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	77 (5.6%)	54.4	125^th of 378 public high schools	66.9%		33.3	227^th of 352 public high schools	35.5%	102						27.6	35.2	54.7	45.6		48.1		$11,894	$1,920	$9,974
Ozark High	Public	9-12	1350 W Bluff Dr	Ozark	65721	Christian County	Ozark R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 582-5901	1,795	114	15.7	25.0%	1,578 (87.9%)	19 (1.1%)	95 (5.3%)	10 (0.6%)	7 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	81 (4.5%)	67.7	67^th of 378 public high schools	82.3%		59.2	84^th of 352 public high schools	76.1%	17						40.6	49.0	55.7	67.8	71.4	44.1	39.7	$11,081	$2,396	$8,684
Niangua High	Public	6-12	301 Rumsey St	Niangua	65713	Webster County	Niangua R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 473-6101	142	15	9.3	56.3%	137 (96.5%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)	11.8	20.1	4.6	17.5	20.6								$15,631	$938	$14,693

Frequently Asked Questions about Fordland High

What district is Fordland High in?

Fordland R-III

What is the racial makeup of Fordland High?

Students at Fordland High are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Fordland High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 198 students attended Fordland High.

Is Fordland High a good school?

Fordland High ranks 174^th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Fordland High?

Fordland High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fordland Elementary
Middle : Fordland Middle

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