Harrisburg High

Summary:

Harrisburg High is a public high school in Harrisburg, Missouri, serving 204 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Harrisburg R-VIII school district, which is ranked 233 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harrisburg High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.69%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, the school's performance on MAP/End of Course exams is generally lower than the state averages, with only 33.9% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%. Additionally, Harrisburg High has a relatively high percentage of students (37.25%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 152 out of 460 Missouri high schools in 2018-2019 (3 stars) to 266 out of 352 in 2022-2023 (1 star), suggesting a decline in performance relative to other high schools in the state.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Hallsville High and Rock Bridge Senior High, Harrisburg High's academic performance is generally lower. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 12.8 over the past few years, could be a strength, as smaller class sizes can potentially lead to more personalized attention and support for students. Additionally, the school's ranking for low-socioeconomic status students was relatively high (57 out of 368 in 2018-2019), indicating the school is doing a better job supporting these students compared to other Missouri high schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

801 S Harris
Harrisburg, MO 65256-9542

(573) 875-5602

District: Harrisburg R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
266^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,166

Feeder schools for Harrisburg High:

Elementary:	Harrisburg Elementary
Middle:	Harrisburg Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 204

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Hispanic:

6.4%

African American:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harrisburg High ranks worse than 75.6% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.13. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Harrisburg 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 (90.7%), Hispanic (6.4%), African American (2%). (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 Harrisburg High is 12. (See more...)

Compare Harrisburg High employs 16.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrisburg High is $12,166.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Harrisburg High:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg High 266^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Harrisburg High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Harrisburg R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg R-VIII 233^rd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harrisburg High

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Rank History for all students at Harrisburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	75.84	76^th	534	85.8%
2007	53.02	243^rd	538	54.8%
2008	37.61	390^th	539	27.6%
2009	41.54	318^th	507	37.3%
2010	43.39	316^th	516	38.8%
2011	47.13	287^th	528	45.6%
2012	30.30	427^th	522	18.2%
2013	50.83	240^th	523	54.1%
2014	37.62	362^nd	521	30.5%
2015	41.74	319^th	504	36.7%
2016	44.56	229^th	401	42.9%
2017	28.36	330^th	404	18.3%
2018	35.32	310^th	468	33.8%
2019	54.94	152^nd	460	67.0%
2022	32.00	234^th	361	35.2%
2023	24.13	266^th	352	24.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrisburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.57	171^st	382	55.2%
2019	67.73	57^th	368	84.5%

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Rank History for White students at Harrisburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	31.98	309^th	440	29.8%
2019	50.83	158^th	430	63.3%
2022	25.62	230^th	310	25.8%
2023	19.87	253^rd	302	16.2%

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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 Harrisburg 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	232	232
1992	226	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1993	226	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1994	212	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
1995	248	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
1996	248	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
1997	260	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	261
1998	260	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
1999	267	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2000	253	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	256
2001	262	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2002	279	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
2003	279	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
2004	243	43	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
2005	297	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2006	300	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
2007	299	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
2008	285	6	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2009	185	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
2010	177	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
2011	162	2	4	1	0	0	2	0	171
2012	163	3	4	0	0	0	4	0	174
2013	160	2	2	0	0	1	3	0	168
2014	153	5	2	2	0	1	3	0	166
2015	159	1	0	3	0	1	1	0	165
2016	158	2	1	3	0	1	2	0	167
2017	158	3	2	3	0	0	2	0	168
2018	153	5	1	0	0	0	2	0	161
2019	146	4	1	0	0	0	2	0	153
2020	151	3	0	2	0	0	1	0	157
2021	158	3	0	7	1	0	1	0	170
2022	160	1	0	12	1	0	1	0	175
2023	185	4	0	13	0	0	2	0	204

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 Harrisburg High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	232	15.5	14.9	n/a
1992	229	15.6	14.6	n/a
1993	229	15.9	14.4	n/a
1994	216	14.5	14.9	0
1995	250	14.8	16.9	n/a
1996	250	14.8	16.9	n/a
1997	261	15.7	16.6	6.5
1998	260	15.5	16.8	8.8
1999	267	16.3	16.4	9.7
2000	256	17.5	14.6	10.2
2001	263	17.1	15.4	16
2002	285	18.4	15.5	19.3
2003	285	18.4	15.5	19.3
2004	288	18.3	15.7	15.6
2005	300	18.3	16.4	19
2006	304	18.9	16.1	21.4
2007	305	17.9	17.0	21.3
2008	293	19.6	14.9	23.2
2009	190	14.3	13.3	24.7
2010	181	13.1	13.7	35.4
2011	171	11.6	14.6	32.7
2012	174	10.9	15.8	37.9
2013	168	11.5	14.5	33.3
2014	166	14.0	11.7	34.3
2015	165	14.0	11.7	37.6
2016	167	14.0	11.9	31.7
2017	168	14.8	11.3	33.3
2018	161	14.1	11.3	36
2019	153	13.5	11.2	39.2
2020	157	13.9	11.2	33.1
2021	170	13.2	12.8	34.7
2022	175	15.2	11.5	34.9
2023	204	16.9	12.0	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 Harrisburg High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	232	15.5	14.9	n/a
1992	229	15.6	14.6	n/a
1993	229	15.9	14.4	n/a
1994	216	14.5	14.9	0
1995	250	14.8	16.9	n/a
1996	250	14.8	16.9	n/a
1997	261	15.7	16.6	6.5
1998	260	15.5	16.8	8.8
1999	267	16.3	16.4	9.7
2000	256	17.5	14.6	10.2
2001	263	17.1	15.4	16
2002	285	18.4	15.5	19.3
2003	285	18.4	15.5	19.3
2004	288	18.3	15.7	15.6
2005	300	18.3	16.4	19
2006	304	18.9	16.1	21.4
2007	305	17.9	17.0	21.3
2008	293	19.6	14.9	23.2
2009	190	14.3	13.3	24.7
2010	181	13.1	13.7	35.4
2011	171	11.6	14.6	32.7
2012	174	10.9	15.8	37.9
2013	168	11.5	14.5	33.3
2014	166	14.0	11.7	34.3
2015	165	14.0	11.7	37.6
2016	167	14.0	11.9	31.7
2017	168	14.8	11.3	33.3
2018	161	14.1	11.3	36
2019	153	13.5	11.2	39.2
2020	157	13.9	11.2	33.1
2021	170	13.2	12.8	34.7
2022	175	15.2	11.5	34.9
2023	204	16.9	12.0	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 Harrisburg High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$371 (3.3%)	$10,854 (96.7%)	$11,225
2020	$378 (3.2%)	$11,419 (96.8%)	$11,796
2021	$486 (4.2%)	$11,126 (95.8%)	$11,612
2022	$1,732 (14.2%)	$10,435 (85.8%)	$12,166

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrisburg High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 152^nd of 460 High schools	Ranks 266^th of 352 High schools	42.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Harrisburg High)	16.7	33.9	17.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Harrisburg R-VIII)	36.8	33.9	2.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Harrisburg High)	45	15.2	29.8%
End of Course Biology I (Harrisburg R-VIII)	45	15.2	29.8%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	35.1	4.1%
End of Course English I (Harrisburg High)	71.4	47	24.4%
End of Course English I (Harrisburg R-VIII)	71.4	47	24.4%
End of Course English I (Missouri)	60	63.5	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	153	204	33.3%
African American	4	4
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	13
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	146	185	26.7%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.2%	37.3%	2%

Schools Near Harrisburg High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)		MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP English I (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 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harrisburg High	Public	9-12	801 S Harris	Harrisburg	65256	Boone County	Harrisburg R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 875-5602	204	17	12.0	37.3%	185 (90.7%)	4 (2.0%)	13 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	24.1	266^th of 352 public high schools	24.4%		32	234^th of 361 public high schools	35.2%	32					33.9				47.0		$12,166	$1,732	$10,435
Cornerstone	Public	6-12	1250 E Brown School Rd	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(573) 449-3756	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Higbee High	Public	9-12	101 Evans St	Higbee	65257	Randolph County	Higbee R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 456-7206	64	8	8.3	34.4%	62 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)								(n/a)					6.2						$13,298	$3,272	$10,027
Sturgeon High	Public	9-12	210 W Patton St	Sturgeon	65284	Boone County	Sturgeon R-V	No	No	No	No	(573) 687-4005	132	15	8.8	36.4%	127 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.3%)								(n/a)						25.6					$11,998	$2,215	$9,783
Fayette High	Public	9-12	510 Cleveland Ave	Fayette	65248	Howard County	Fayette R-III	No	No	No	No	(660) 248-2124	189	18	10.7	39.2%	154 (81.5%)	17 (9.0%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.9%)								(n/a)					30.0						$11,006	$603	$10,403
Hallsville High	Public	9-12	421 Hwy 124 E	Hallsville	65255	Boone County	Hallsville R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 696-5512	448	27	16.6	24.8%	398 (88.8%)	10 (2.2%)	14 (3.1%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)	58.3	88^th of 352 public high schools	75.0%		52.9	134^th of 361 public high schools	62.9%	46					60.4	32.5	56.8				$9,628	$1,167	$8,461
David H. Hickman High	Public	9-12	1104 N Providence Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3000	2,044	119	17.1	33.4%	1,234 (60.4%)	391 (19.1%)	146 (7.1%)	77 (3.8%)	7 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	186 (9.1%)	54.4	108^th of 352 public high schools	69.3%		53.9	122^nd of 361 public high schools	66.2%	14					15.7	43.7	52.8	48.2		46.8	$13,417	$477	$12,940
Frederick Douglass High	Public	9-12	310 N. Providence Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3680	199	18	10.8	98.5%	77 (38.7%)	74 (37.2%)	30 (15.1%)	8 (4.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	3.4	345^th of 352 public high schools	2.0%		5.6	349^th of 361 public high schools	3.3%	4					1.6	3.3	9.5			2.4	$26,452	$609	$25,843
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	219	19	11.2	32.4%	204 (93.2%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	12.7	320^th of 352 public high schools	9.1%		28.4	256^th of 361 public high schools	29.1%	64	28.6	28.6	28.6	40.0	16.7			14.3			$11,308	$1,520	$9,788
Muriel Battle High School	Public	9-12	7575 St. Charles Road	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3300	1,581	101	15.7	48.3%	674 (42.6%)	495 (31.3%)	175 (11.1%)	56 (3.5%)	6 (0.4%)	12 (0.8%)	163 (10.3%)	23.4	273^rd of 352 public high schools	22.4%		24.9	268^th of 361 public high schools	25.8%	5					8.7	32.4	40.5	17.3		18.9	$14,115	$480	$13,635

Frequently Asked Questions about Harrisburg High

Is Harrisburg High a good school?

Harrisburg High ranks in the bottom 24.4% of Missouri high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Harrisburg High?

Students at Harrisburg High are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American.

How many students attend Harrisburg High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 204 students attended Harrisburg High.

What schools feed into Harrisburg High?

Harrisburg High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Harrisburg Elementary
Middle : Harrisburg Middle

What district is Harrisburg High in?

Harrisburg R-VIII

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