Is Highland Junior-Senior High a good school?

Highland Junior-Senior High ranks in the bottom 23.3% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Highland Junior-Senior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 389 students attended Highland Junior-Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of Highland Junior-Senior High?

Students at Highland Junior-Senior High are 94% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Highland Junior-Senior High?

Highland Junior-Senior High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Highland Elementary

Highland Junior-Senior High

Summary:

Highland Junior-Senior High is a public school in Lewistown, Missouri, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 389 students. The school is part of the Lewis County C-1 school district, which is ranked 268 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highland Junior-Senior High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.09%) compared to the state average, with a lower percentage of minority students. Academically, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state, with proficiency rates well below average in subjects like Mathematics, Science, and Algebra I. The school also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (37.53%) than the state average, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. As a result, Highland Junior-Senior High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri high schools, with a ranking of 270 out of 352 schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

In comparison, the nearby Marion County High has a more homogeneous and higher-income student population, while Canton High has a more diverse student body and a higher percentage of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, but it also outperforms Highland Junior-Senior High on several academic measures. The high percentage of white students and low-income students at Highland Junior-Senior High may be contributing factors to the school's underperformance, and the school may need to address these underlying issues to improve student achievement.

Detail:

Public 7-12

21504 State Hwy 6
Lewistown, MO 63452-2467

(573) 209-3215

District: Lewis County C-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
270^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,029

Feeder schools for Highland Junior-Senior High:

Elementary:

Highland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 389

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

African American:

2.3%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Highland Junior-Senior High ranks worse than 66.4% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.33. (See more...)

Compare Details Highland Junior-Senior High ranks worse than 76.7% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.6. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Highland Junior-Senior High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (94.1%), African American (2.3%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Junior-Senior High is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Highland Junior-Senior High employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Junior-Senior High is $11,029.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Highland Junior-Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Junior-Senior High 305^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Highland Junior-Senior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Junior-Senior High 270^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Highland Junior-Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Lewis County C-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis County C-1 268^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Highland Junior-Senior High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Highland Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	45.66	360^th	619	41.8%
2007	53.60	293^rd	624	53.0%
2008	42.40	436^th	624	30.1%
2009	57.87	247^th	601	58.9%
2010	72.93	116^th	614	81.1%
2011	79.29	71^st	625	88.6%
2012	58.13	265^th	623	57.5%
2013	59.70	243^rd	649	62.6%
2014	76.32	88^th	633	86.1%
2015	58.48	218^th	585	62.7%
2016	41.13	288^th	435	33.8%
2017	41.61	361^st	568	36.4%
2018	36.27	380^th	552	31.2%
2019	25.99	476^th	587	18.9%
2021	39.95	279^th	454	38.5%
2022	36.56	301^st	459	34.4%
2023	35.33	305^th	459	33.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	33.20	316^th	422	25.1%
2019	30.39	374^th	482	22.4%
2021	43.63	215^th	371	42.0%
2022	44.37	202^nd	365	44.7%
2023	33.78	286^th	382	25.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Highland Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	29.62	365^th	479	23.8%
2019	19.11	476^th	527	9.7%
2021	29.40	280^th	376	25.5%
2022	25.96	304^th	381	20.2%
2023	23.89	312^th	385	19.0%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Highland Junior-Senior High

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Rank History for all high school students at Highland Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	56.48	223^rd	534	58.2%
2007	39.27	377^th	538	29.9%
2008	44.73	333^rd	539	38.2%
2009	59.53	147^th	507	71.0%
2010	55.77	206^th	516	60.1%
2011	56.28	206^th	528	61.0%
2012	52.25	239^th	522	54.2%
2013	58.39	157^th	523	70.0%
2014	50.66	240^th	521	53.9%
2015	58.58	189^th	504	62.5%
2016	53.92	171^st	401	57.4%
2017	75.35	70^th	404	82.7%
2018	32.46	325^th	468	30.6%
2019	15.10	419^th	460	8.9%
2021	17.36	301^st	358	15.9%
2022	40.86	194^th	361	46.3%
2023	23.60	270^th	352	23.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	18.18	354^th	382	7.3%
2019	19.01	331^st	368	10.1%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Highland Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	11.35	100^th	103	2.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at Highland Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	28.49	328^th	440	25.5%
2019	12.82	402^nd	430	6.5%
2021	12.66	288^th	309	6.8%
2022	36.81	177^th	310	42.9%
2023	17.62	267^th	302	11.6%

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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 Highland Junior-Senior 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	544	544
1992	549	28	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	577
1993	545	20	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
1994	544	22	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	566
1995	532	24	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	556
1996	532	24	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	556
1997	519	31	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	550
1998	500	29	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
1999	498	35	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	533
2000	494	32	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
2001	456	40	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	496
2002	442	36	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
2003	442	36	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
2004	428	30	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
2005	440	33	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
2006	426	28	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
2007	433	25	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
2008	433	27	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
2009	433	24	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	460
2010	441	22	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
2011	431	14	0	7	2	0	17	0	471
2012	435	13	0	11	3	0	18	0	480
2013	448	14	0	3	3	0	19	0	487
2014	458	17	0	3	4	0	19	0	501
2015	426	20	0	4	4	0	20	0	474
2016	410	16	0	1	3	0	15	0	445
2017	392	16	0	0	3	0	12	0	423
2018	388	17	0	2	2	0	11	0	420
2019	370	13	0	2	1	0	11	0	397
2020	381	10	0	5	0	0	11	0	407
2021	388	9	0	3	0	0	8	0	408
2022	378	7	0	4	0	0	9	0	398
2023	366	9	0	6	1	0	7	0	389

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 Highland Junior-Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	544	34.5	15.7	n/a
1992	577	34.0	16.9	29.5
1993	565	33.7	16.8	32
1994	566	34.7	16.3	30
1995	556	35.7	15.6	27.3
1996	556	35.7	15.6	27.3
1997	550	35.7	15.4	20.4
1998	529	35.2	15.0	19.3
1999	533	34.8	15.3	26.1
2000	526	34.9	15.1	25.5
2001	496	35.4	14.0	32.9
2002	479	38.3	12.5	36.3
2003	479	38.3	12.5	36.3
2004	460	35.8	12.8	38.5
2005	475	36.8	12.9	38.1
2006	457	36.8	12.4	39.6
2007	460	35.8	12.8	38.5
2008	462	35.8	12.9	44.4
2009	460	36.2	12.7	41.3
2010	466	36.2	12.8	47.4
2011	471	36.2	12.9	49.3
2012	480	35.1	13.6	48.1
2013	487	35.2	13.8	46.6
2014	501	36.4	13.7	43.3
2015	474	35.0	13.5	42.2
2016	445	34.0	13.0	38.2
2017	423	32.1	13.1	31.9
2018	420	31.1	13.4	42.6
2019	397	30.6	12.9	42.3
2020	407	31.6	12.8	42.3
2021	408	30.2	13.5	41.2
2022	398	30.2	13.1	33.7
2023	389	32.0	12.1	37.5

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 Highland Junior-Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	544	34.5	15.7	n/a
1992	577	34.0	16.9	29.5
1993	565	33.7	16.8	32
1994	566	34.7	16.3	30
1995	556	35.7	15.6	27.3
1996	556	35.7	15.6	27.3
1997	550	35.7	15.4	20.4
1998	529	35.2	15.0	19.3
1999	533	34.8	15.3	26.1
2000	526	34.9	15.1	25.5
2001	496	35.4	14.0	32.9
2002	479	38.3	12.5	36.3
2003	479	38.3	12.5	36.3
2004	460	35.8	12.8	38.5
2005	475	36.8	12.9	38.1
2006	457	36.8	12.4	39.6
2007	460	35.8	12.8	38.5
2008	462	35.8	12.9	44.4
2009	460	36.2	12.7	41.3
2010	466	36.2	12.8	47.4
2011	471	36.2	12.9	49.3
2012	480	35.1	13.6	48.1
2013	487	35.2	13.8	46.6
2014	501	36.4	13.7	43.3
2015	474	35.0	13.5	42.2
2016	445	34.0	13.0	38.2
2017	423	32.1	13.1	31.9
2018	420	31.1	13.4	42.6
2019	397	30.6	12.9	42.3
2020	407	31.6	12.8	42.3
2021	408	30.2	13.5	41.2
2022	398	30.2	13.1	33.7
2023	389	32.0	12.1	37.5

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 Highland Junior-Senior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$290 (3.0%)	$9,305 (97.0%)	$9,595
2020	$368 (3.9%)	$9,025 (96.1%)	$9,393
2021	$163 (1.6%)	$9,787 (98.4%)	$9,950
2022	$400 (3.6%)	$10,628 (96.4%)	$11,028

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Junior-Senior 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 476^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 305^th of 459 Middle schools	14.6%
Ranks 419^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 270^th of 352 High schools	14.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Highland Junior-Senior High)	27.8	25.8	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lewis County C-1)	27.8	25.8	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Junior-Senior High)	26.3	25.8	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis County C-1)	26.3	25.8	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Highland Junior-Senior High)	23.9	25.4	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lewis County C-1)	23.9	25.4	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Highland Junior-Senior High)	37.3	31.2	6.1%
8th Grade Science (Lewis County C-1)	37.3	31.2	6.1%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Highland Junior-Senior High)	34.4	25.1	9.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Lewis County C-1)	34.4	25.1	9.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Highland Junior-Senior High)	13.7	22.1	8.4%
End of Course Biology I (Lewis County C-1)	13.7	22.1	8.4%
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	397	389	2%
African American	13	9	30.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	6	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	370	366	1.1%
Two or More Races	11	7	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.3%	37.5%	4.8%

Schools Near Highland Junior-Senior 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)	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 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Highland Junior-Senior High	Public	7-12	21504 State Hwy 6	Lewistown	63452	Lewis County	Lewis County C-1	No	No	No	No	(573) 209-3215	389	32	12.1	37.5%	366 (94.1%)	9 (2.3%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	23.6	270^th of 352 public high schools	23.3%		40.9	194^th of 361 public high schools	46.3%	76	25.8	25.4	31.2	25.8		25.1	22.1	$11,029	$400	$10,628
Marion County High	Public	7-12	2905 Hwy D	Philadelphia	63463	Marion County	Marion County R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 439-5913	105	11	9.1	34.3%	102 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)								(n/a)						28.6		$12,269	$103	$12,167
Canton High	Public	7-12	200 S Fourth St	Canton	63435	Lewis County	Canton R-V	No	No	No	No	(573) 288-5216	230	21	11.0	40.9%	209 (90.9%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.1%)	52.9	118^th of 352 public high schools	66.5%		24.8	270^th of 361 public high schools	25.2%	152	20.4		44.7	27.3	36.9	21.8	48.2	$14,195	$1,200	$12,994

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Student/Teacher Ratio Highland Junior-Senior High

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