Knob Noster High

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Knob Noster High ranks 149 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Knob Noster High is a public high school serving 446 students in grades 9-12 in Knob Noster, Missouri. The school is part of the Knob Noster R-VIII school district, which is ranked 48 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Knob Noster High has consistently maintained high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.8% to 98.0% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores in core subjects like Algebra I, Biology I, and English II are generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, but its performance in Algebra II stands out, with 85.2% of students proficient or better in 2020-2021, compared to the state average of 43.7%. However, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.8% in 2021-2022 to 22.1% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Concordia High, Crest Ridge High, and Windsor High, Knob Noster High's performance is generally stronger, with higher state rankings and test scores. However, Northwest High, located about 15 miles away, has stronger performance in several areas, including higher graduation rates and better test scores in mathematics and Algebra I. Knob Noster High's spending per student has increased from $11,979 in 2019-2020 to $13,989 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby schools and may contribute to the school's overall performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

504 S Washington
Knob Noster, MO 65336-1568

(660) 563-2283

District: Knob Noster R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
149^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,989

Feeder schools for Knob Noster High:

Elementary:	Knob Noster Elementary
	Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary
Middle:	Knob Noster Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 433

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.8%

Hispanic:

7.2%

African American:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Knob Noster High ranks better than 60.6% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.33. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Knob Noster 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 (81.8%), Hispanic (7.2%), African American (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knob Noster High is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Knob Noster High employs 36.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knob Noster High is $13,989.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Knob Noster High:

SchoolDigger ranks Knob Noster High 149^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Knob Noster High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Knob Noster R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Knob Noster R-VIII 48^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Knob Noster High

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Rank History for all students at Knob Noster High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	69.22	110^th	534	79.4%
2007	54.04	234^th	538	56.5%
2008	60.73	190^th	539	64.7%
2009	52.79	211^th	507	58.4%
2010	46.04	288^th	516	44.2%
2011	48.43	279^th	528	47.2%
2012	48.68	278^th	522	46.7%
2013	57.80	163^rd	523	68.8%
2014	49.37	256^th	521	50.9%
2015	59.41	176^th	504	65.1%
2016	73.43	57^th	401	85.8%
2017	82.77	38^th	404	90.6%
2018	73.93	50^th	468	89.3%
2019	48.91	202^nd	460	56.1%
2021	78.17	24^th	358	93.3%
2022	48.65	156^th	361	56.8%
2023	38.30	206^th	352	41.5%
2024	50.33	149^th	378	60.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knob Noster High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	72.47	36^th	382	90.6%
2019	34.01	259^th	368	29.6%
2023	52.26	97^th	268	63.8%
2024	52.51	106^th	274	61.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Knob Noster High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	59.80	41^st	103	60.2%

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Rank History for White students at Knob Noster High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	69.14	66^th	440	85.0%
2019	41.49	236^th	430	45.1%
2021	72.02	39^th	309	87.4%
2022	43.59	145^th	310	53.2%
2023	33.83	182^nd	302	39.7%
2024	45.51	127^th	321	60.4%

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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 Knob Noster 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	422	422
1992	336	53	8	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
1993	354	56	12	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	454
1994	366	44	16	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	458
1995	355	40	20	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1996	355	40	20	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1997	360	47	14	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
1998	362	48	23	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	452
1999	374	59	15	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	471
2000	387	58	12	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	484
2001	379	55	19	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
2002	363	54	17	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	464
2003	363	54	17	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	464
2004	376	49	18	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	462
2005	372	42	18	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	457
2006	371	39	14	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	442
2007	376	42	17	17	4	n/a	n/a	0	456
2008	339	36	15	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	414
2009	329	32	14	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	400
2010	335	29	14	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	402
2011	306	35	12	21	2	2	1	0	379
2012	299	40	9	16	4	3	3	0	374
2013	289	38	12	22	2	4	4	0	371
2014	263	33	9	22	1	3	5	0	336
2015	250	37	12	21	1	2	7	0	330
2016	243	32	13	21	1	4	8	0	322
2017	269	33	10	21	2	4	10	0	349
2018	268	31	10	29	3	2	12	0	355
2019	284	24	9	39	1	5	13	0	375
2020	323	23	6	47	1	5	11	0	416
2021	326	27	3	40	1	5	8	0	410
2022	342	20	3	42	0	7	12	0	426
2023	368	9	6	32	2	12	17	0	446
2024	354	19	3	31	1	11	14	0	433

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 Knob Noster High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	422	24.5	17.2	n/a
1992	425	24.0	17.7	10.1
1993	454	24.0	18.9	10.1
1994	458	25.4	18.0	11.4
1995	435	30.2	14.4	20.9
1996	435	30.2	14.4	20.9
1997	442	30.2	14.6	15.6
1998	452	30.8	14.7	14.2
1999	471	31.5	15.0	27.4
2000	484	34.2	14.2	23.3
2001	478	33.9	14.1	0
2002	464	35.0	13.3	24.1
2003	464	35.0	13.3	24.1
2004	462	32.8	14.1	25.1
2005	457	32.8	13.9	25.6
2006	442	36.5	12.1	23.1
2007	456	35.5	12.8	24.3
2008	414	37.7	11.0	22
2009	400	35.9	11.1	27.3
2010	402	35.4	11.3	28.6
2011	379	32.7	11.5	26.6
2012	374	31.5	11.8	30.5
2013	371	30.2	12.2	31.3
2014	336	26.3	12.7	33.6
2015	330	23.0	14.3	31.8
2016	322	26.0	12.3	33.5
2017	349	27.7	12.5	30.7
2018	355	31.2	11.3	26.8
2019	375	31.4	11.9	27.5
2020	416	33.2	12.4	28.1
2021	410	32.9	12.4	20
2022	426	35.9	11.8	17.8
2023	446	35.7	12.4	25.8
2024	433	36.9	11.7	33.7

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 Knob Noster High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	422	24.5	17.2	n/a
1992	425	24.0	17.7	10.1
1993	454	24.0	18.9	10.1
1994	458	25.4	18.0	11.4
1995	435	30.2	14.4	20.9
1996	435	30.2	14.4	20.9
1997	442	30.2	14.6	15.6
1998	452	30.8	14.7	14.2
1999	471	31.5	15.0	27.4
2000	484	34.2	14.2	23.3
2001	478	33.9	14.1	0
2002	464	35.0	13.3	24.1
2003	464	35.0	13.3	24.1
2004	462	32.8	14.1	25.1
2005	457	32.8	13.9	25.6
2006	442	36.5	12.1	23.1
2007	456	35.5	12.8	24.3
2008	414	37.7	11.0	22
2009	400	35.9	11.1	27.3
2010	402	35.4	11.3	28.6
2011	379	32.7	11.5	26.6
2012	374	31.5	11.8	30.5
2013	371	30.2	12.2	31.3
2014	336	26.3	12.7	33.6
2015	330	23.0	14.3	31.8
2016	322	26.0	12.3	33.5
2017	349	27.7	12.5	30.7
2018	355	31.2	11.3	26.8
2019	375	31.4	11.9	27.5
2020	416	33.2	12.4	28.1
2021	410	32.9	12.4	20
2022	426	35.9	11.8	17.8
2023	446	35.7	12.4	25.8
2024	433	36.9	11.7	33.7

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 Knob Noster High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,542 (12.4%)	$10,860 (87.6%)	$12,403
2020	$1,620 (13.5%)	$10,359 (86.5%)	$11,979
2021	$2,790 (21.0%)	$10,486 (79.0%)	$13,276
2022	$2,507 (17.9%)	$11,482 (82.1%)	$13,988

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Knob Noster High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 202^nd of 460 High schools	Ranks 206^th of 352 High schools	14.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Knob Noster High)	30.4	32.3	1.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Knob Noster R-VIII)	48.6	46.4	2.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Knob Noster High)	42	31	11%
End of Course Biology I (Knob Noster R-VIII)	42	31	11%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Knob Noster High)	54.5	59.2	4.7%
End of Course English II (Knob Noster R-VIII)	54.5	59.2	4.7%
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	375	446	18.9%
African American	24	9	62.5%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	9	6	33.3%
Hispanic	39	32	17.9%
Pacific Islander	5	12	140%
White	284	368	29.6%
Two or More Races	13	17	30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.5%	25.8%	1.7%

Schools Near Knob Noster 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 Government (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 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th 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
Knob Noster High	Public	9-12	504 S Washington	Knob Noster	65336	Johnson County	Knob Noster R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 563-2283	433	37	11.7	33.7%	354 (81.8%)	19 (4.4%)	31 (7.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.5%)	14 (3.2%)	50.3	149^th of 378 public high schools	60.6%		38.3	206^th of 352 public high schools	41.5%	57							26.7	41.1	48.6			$13,989	$2,507	$11,482
La Monte High	Public	7-12	301 S Washington	La Monte	65337	Pettis County	La Monte R-IV	No	No	No	No	(660) 347-5439	139	14	9.6	61.2%	75 (54.0%)	1 (0.7%)	62 (44.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	35.0	24.0	24.0		30.0			18.2				$11,836	$3,280	$8,557
Warrensburg Area Career Center	Public	9-12	205 S Ridgeview Dr	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 747-2283	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Warrensburg High	Public	9-12	1411 S Ridgeview Dr	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 747-2262	1,029	65	15.8	26.5%	804 (78.1%)	41 (4.0%)	55 (5.3%)	16 (1.6%)	5 (0.5%)	20 (1.9%)	88 (8.6%)	46.8	169^th of 378 public high schools	55.3%		57	96^th of 352 public high schools	72.7%	73							13.4	40.9	45.6	60.0	36.3	$11,602	$1,357	$10,245
Gateway Educational Center	Public	9-12	301 W. Market St	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 429-3808	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Green Ridge High	Public	7-12	401 W Pettis St	Green Ridge	65332	Pettis County	Green Ridge R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 527-3315	183	14	12.8	38.8%	155 (84.7%)	2 (1.1%)	16 (8.7%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)								(n/a)	69.9	44.6	34.1									$10,737	$2,364	$8,373
Leeton High	Public	9-12	500 N Main	Leeton	64761	Johnson County	Leeton R-X	No	No	No	No	(660) 653-4314	105	11	9.7	56.2%	99 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	3 (2.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							26.8					$13,658	$2,087	$11,572
Concordia High	Public	7-12	117 SW 11th St	Concordia	64020	Lafayette County	Concordia R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 463-2246	210	20	10.5	39.5%	184 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.1%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.9%)								(n/a)	52.1				30.3							$14,969	$5,726	$9,243
Crest Ridge High	Public	6-12	92 NW 58 Hwy	Centerview	64019	Johnson County	Johnson County R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(660) 656-3391	287	23	12.2	42.5%	269 (93.7%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	42.5	194^th of 378 public high schools	48.7%		30.3	243^rd of 352 public high schools	31.0%	49	63.8	80.8		34.2			36.8	30.9				$11,353	$1,957	$9,396
Windsor High	Public	7-12	210 North St	Windsor	65360	Henry County	Henry County R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 647-3106	329	27	12.3	53.8%	308 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	10.6	345^th of 378 public high schools	8.7%		15.6	301^st of 352 public high schools	14.5%	44	19.6	10.3	4.2		24.9	20.5	17.8	1.8				$10,644	$1,465	$9,180

Frequently Asked Questions about Knob Noster High

What district is Knob Noster High in?

Knob Noster R-VIII

Is Knob Noster High a good school?

Knob Noster High ranks 149^th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Knob Noster High?

Students at Knob Noster High are 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander.

What schools feed into Knob Noster High?

Knob Noster High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Knob Noster Elementary
Elementary : Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary
Middle : Knob Noster Middle

How many students attend Knob Noster High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 433 students attended Knob Noster High.

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