West County High

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West County High ranks 161 st of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West County High is a public high school located in Park Hills, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 299 students. The school is part of the West St. Francois County R-IV school district, which is ranked 97 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West County High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (98.66%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. Over the past several years, the school has consistently ranked in the top half of Missouri high schools, with a ranking between 49 and 161 out of 352-523 schools. This places it in the top 30-40% of high schools in the state. Notably, West County High has performed particularly well for its low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top 20-50% of Missouri high schools for this subgroup over the past three years. The school's proficiency rates in Algebra I and Biology I End-of-Course exams have been consistently higher than the state average, though still below the top-performing nearby schools like Farmington Senior High.

While West County High has maintained a strong overall ranking, its position has declined from the top 15% of Missouri high schools in 2014-2015 to the top 45-50% in recent years, suggesting a potential need to investigate factors contributing to this trend. Additionally, the school's overwhelmingly white student population may indicate a need to explore ways to attract and support a more diverse student body. With over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, West County High faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact academic performance, though the school's strong performance for low-SES students is a positive indicator.

Detail:

Public 9-12

768 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601-9321

(573) 562-7535

District: West St. Francois County R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
161^st of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,857

Feeder schools for West County High:

Elementary:	West County Elementary
Middle:	West County Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 299

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.7%

Two or more races:

1.0%

Hispanic:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West County High ranks better than 54.3% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.48. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West County 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 (98.7%), two or more races (1%), Hispanic (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West County High is 14. (See more...)

Compare West County High employs 21.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West County High is $11,857.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West County High:

SchoolDigger ranks West County High 161^st of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See West County High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

West St. Francois County R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks West St. Francois County R-IV 97^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West County High

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Rank History for all students at West County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	40.35	368^th	534	31.1%
2007	53.59	239^th	538	55.6%
2008	50.37	280^th	539	48.1%
2009	35.27	366^th	507	27.8%
2010	45.09	298^th	516	42.2%
2011	65.00	112^th	528	78.8%
2012	63.96	121^st	522	76.8%
2013	63.93	111^th	523	78.8%
2014	71.55	59^th	521	88.7%
2015	75.90	49^th	504	90.3%
2016	73.20	58^th	401	85.5%
2017	65.07	125^th	404	69.1%
2018	53.39	169^th	468	63.9%
2019	38.86	279^th	460	39.3%
2021	57.03	112^th	358	68.7%
2022	55.07	114^th	361	68.4%
2023	46.48	161^st	352	54.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	44.48	204^th	382	46.6%
2019	41.63	215^th	368	41.6%
2021	70.09	51^st	255	80.0%
2022	79.98	28^th	250	88.8%
2023	47.25	115^th	268	57.1%

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Rank History for White students at West County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	46.03	202^nd	440	54.1%
2019	29.66	323^rd	430	24.9%
2021	48.66	122^nd	309	60.5%
2022	48.23	111^th	310	64.2%
2023	39.65	150^th	302	50.3%

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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 West County 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	410	410
1992	399	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
1993	428	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
1994	417	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
1995	239	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
1996	239	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
1997	222	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
1998	232	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
1999	263	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2000	266	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
2001	273	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
2002	270	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
2003	270	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
2004	295	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2005	290	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2006	313	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
2007	306	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2008	293	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2009	312	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
2010	298	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
2011	282	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	284
2012	299	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	303
2013	276	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	280
2014	271	1	0	2	0	0	1	0	275
2015	270	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	273
2016	272	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	274
2017	298	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	303
2018	304	4	0	2	0	0	1	0	311
2019	299	5	0	2	0	0	1	0	307
2020	193	1	0	2	0	0	116	0	312
2021	288	2	0	2	0	0	3	0	295
2022	287	1	0	3	0	0	4	0	295
2023	295	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	299

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 West County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	410	24.0	17.0	n/a
1992	399	22.0	18.1	n/a
1993	428	22.0	19.5	n/a
1994	417	23.8	17.5	0
1995	239	16.8	14.2	n/a
1996	239	16.8	14.2	n/a
1997	222	16.5	13.5	19.4
1998	232	16.6	14.0	19
1999	263	17.4	15.1	19
2000	266	18.6	14.3	24.4
2001	273	18.4	14.8	30
2002	271	18.5	14.6	34.3
2003	271	18.5	14.6	34.3
2004	296	18.4	16.1	39.2
2005	291	18.4	15.8	40.2
2006	314	18.4	17.1	43.6
2007	310	17.3	17.9	43.9
2008	296	19.2	15.4	41.9
2009	312	19.1	16.3	47.1
2010	299	19.1	15.6	55.9
2011	284	18.7	15.1	57.4
2012	303	19.5	15.4	54.5
2013	280	19.5	14.3	56.4
2014	275	19.5	14.0	58.9
2015	273	19.0	14.3	56.4
2016	274	20.0	13.7	57.3
2017	303	19.7	15.3	54.5
2018	311	19.8	15.6	52.7
2019	307	20.4	15.0	50.5
2020	312	21.0	14.8	52.2
2021	295	18.6	15.7	48.8
2022	295	19.6	15.0	49.8
2023	299	21.2	14.0	54.5

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 West County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	410	24.0	17.0	n/a
1992	399	22.0	18.1	n/a
1993	428	22.0	19.5	n/a
1994	417	23.8	17.5	0
1995	239	16.8	14.2	n/a
1996	239	16.8	14.2	n/a
1997	222	16.5	13.5	19.4
1998	232	16.6	14.0	19
1999	263	17.4	15.1	19
2000	266	18.6	14.3	24.4
2001	273	18.4	14.8	30
2002	271	18.5	14.6	34.3
2003	271	18.5	14.6	34.3
2004	296	18.4	16.1	39.2
2005	291	18.4	15.8	40.2
2006	314	18.4	17.1	43.6
2007	310	17.3	17.9	43.9
2008	296	19.2	15.4	41.9
2009	312	19.1	16.3	47.1
2010	299	19.1	15.6	55.9
2011	284	18.7	15.1	57.4
2012	303	19.5	15.4	54.5
2013	280	19.5	14.3	56.4
2014	275	19.5	14.0	58.9
2015	273	19.0	14.3	56.4
2016	274	20.0	13.7	57.3
2017	303	19.7	15.3	54.5
2018	311	19.8	15.6	52.7
2019	307	20.4	15.0	50.5
2020	312	21.0	14.8	52.2
2021	295	18.6	15.7	48.8
2022	295	19.6	15.0	49.8
2023	299	21.2	14.0	54.5

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 West County High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$204 (2.0%)	$10,097 (98.0%)	$10,301
2020	$430 (4.2%)	$9,894 (95.8%)	$10,324
2021	$2,323 (20.6%)	$8,940 (79.4%)	$11,263
2022	$1,632 (13.8%)	$10,225 (86.2%)	$11,857

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West County 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 279^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 161^st of 352 High schools	14.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (West County High)	32.6	34.7	2.1%
End of Course Algebra I (West St. Francois County R-IV)	32.6	34.7	2.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (West County High)	32.5	37.3	4.8%
End of Course Biology I (West St. Francois County R-IV)	32.5	37.3	4.8%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	307	299	2.6%
African American	5	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	299	295	1.3%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.5%	54.5%	4%

Schools Near West County High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	MAP Physics (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 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	MAP Physics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West County High	Public	9-12	768 Hwy M	Park Hills	63601	St. Francois County	West St. Francois County R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 562-7535	299	21	14.0	54.5%	295 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	46.5	161^st of 352 public high schools	54.3%		55.1	114^th of 361 public high schools	68.4%	47								34.7	37.3					$11,857	$1,633	$10,225
Central High	Public	9-12	116 Rebel Dr	Park Hills	63601	St. Francois County	Central R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 431-2616	629	37	17.0	51.7%	587 (93.3%)	22 (3.5%)	13 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	61.7	80^th of 352 public high schools	77.3%		60.1	93^rd of 361 public high schools	74.2%	13								42.7	42.4	61.0				$9,898	$1,925	$7,974
Unitec Career Center	Public	10-12	7163 Raider Rd	Bonne Terre	63628	St. Francois County	North St. Francois County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 358-2271	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North County Senior High	Public	9-12	7151 Raider Rd	Bonne Terre	63628	St. Francois County	North St. Francois County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 431-3300	873	53	16.5	48.5%	827 (94.7%)	10 (1.1%)	14 (1.6%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.6%)	32	234^th of 352 public high schools	33.5%		43	181^st of 361 public high schools	49.9%	53								21.8	28.4	45.5				$10,331	$1,396	$8,935
East Recep/Diag Corr Cent/Academy	Public	7-12	2727 Hwy K	Bonne Terre	63628	St. Francois County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(573) 358-5516	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
East Recep/Diag Corr Cent/Diag	Public	7-12	2727 Hwy K	Bonne Terre	63628	St. Francois County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(573) 358-5516	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bismarck R-V High	Public	6-12	165 Campus Drive	Bismarck	63624	St. Francois County	Bismarck R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 734-6111	277	20	14.0	98.9%	255 (92.1%)	3 (1.1%)	13 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)								(n/a)	5.0	25.0	18.4	32.5	15.0	25.0	15.8	2.5						$10,697	$1,462	$9,235
Potosi High	Public	9-12	1 Trojan Dr	Potosi	63664	Washington County	Potosi R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 438-2156	682	41	16.6	100.0%	647 (94.9%)	2 (0.3%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.8%)	48.1	149^th of 352 public high schools	57.7%		51.8	143^rd of 361 public high schools	60.4%	6								38.1	31.9	58.7				$10,783	$1,607	$9,176
Farmington Senior High	Public	9-12	1 Black Knight Dr	Farmington	63640	St. Francois County	Farmington R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(573) 701-1310	1,274	82	15.4	42.2%	1,195 (93.8%)	18 (1.4%)	29 (2.3%)	7 (0.5%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (1.5%)	58.7	87^th of 352 public high schools	75.3%		73.4	46^th of 361 public high schools	87.3%	41								49.9	36.8	55.3		47.1		$10,275	$1,546	$8,729
Valley High	Public	7-12	1 Viking Dr	Caledonia	63631	Washington County	Valley R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 779-3515	183	17	10.8	41.0%	179 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	17.3	293^rd of 352 public high schools	16.8%		15.5	311^th of 361 public high schools	13.9%	18								21.2	20.0		10.0		25.0	$13,094	$708	$12,387

Frequently Asked Questions about West County High

Is West County High a good school?

West County High ranks 161^st of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of West County High?

Students at West County High are 99% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into West County High?

West County High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West County Elementary
Middle : West County Middle

What district is West County High in?

West St. Francois County R-IV

How many students attend West County High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended West County High.

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