Polo High

Public 9-12

300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671-9352

(660) 354-2524

District: Polo R-Vii

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,875

Feeder schools for Polo High:

Elementary:	Polo Elementary
Middle:	Polo Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 156

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Hispanic:

3.8%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41%

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Performance Trends

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Polo High is $12,875.

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Rank History for Polo High

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Rank History for all students at Polo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	41.40	362^nd	534	32.2%
2007	81.84	44^th	538	91.8%
2008	55.51	239^th	539	55.7%
2009	16.02	457^th	507	9.9%
2010	27.08	432^nd	516	16.3%
2011	42.08	335^th	528	36.6%
2012	33.52	405^th	522	22.4%
2013	48.89	268^th	523	48.8%
2014	52.52	225^th	521	56.8%
2015	35.95	365^th	504	27.6%
2016	26.25	334^th	401	16.7%
2018	33.12	323^rd	468	31.0%
2019	45.54	228^th	460	50.4%
2021	36.37	226^th	358	36.9%
2022	37.28	211^th	361	41.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Polo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	48.76	166^th	368	54.9%
2021	46.50	116^th	255	54.5%

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Rank History for White students at Polo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	29.23	324^th	440	26.4%
2019	41.12	243^rd	430	43.5%
2021	27.26	228^th	309	26.2%
2022	31.88	204^th	310	34.2%

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

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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 Polo 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	177	177
1992	169	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
1993	177	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
1994	123	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
1995	145	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1996	145	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1997	143	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1998	157	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
1999	138	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2000	135	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
2001	125	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
2002	133	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2003	133	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2004	141	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
2005	146	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
2006	154	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	158
2007	145	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	147
2008	148	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	150
2009	128	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
2010	126	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	126
2011	117	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	117
2012	118	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	118
2013	106	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	106
2014	126	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	127
2015	126	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	128
2016	136	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	139
2017	137	0	2	4	0	0	0	0	143
2018	164	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	169
2019	157	1	0	9	1	0	1	0	169
2020	171	2	2	5	0	0	0	0	180
2021	163	3	2	2	0	0	0	0	170
2022	154	3	2	4	0	0	0	0	163
2023	146	2	2	6	0	0	0	0	156

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 Polo High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	177	14.4	12.2	n/a
1992	169	13.5	12.5	n/a
1993	184	13.5	13.6	n/a
1994	124	11.1	11.2	0
1995	146	12.7	11.5	n/a
1996	146	12.7	11.5	n/a
1997	144	12.5	11.5	30.6
1998	158	12.0	13.2	24.1
1999	138	11.5	12.0	44.2
2000	135	12.0	11.3	35.6
2001	125	12.6	9.9	30.4
2002	133	12.5	10.6	27.8
2003	133	12.5	10.6	27.8
2004	141	12.0	11.8	29.1
2005	146	11.7	12.5	31.5
2006	158	12.3	12.8	28.5
2007	147	11.3	13.0	29.9
2008	150	13.4	11.2	24.7
2009	128	12.7	10.0	28.1
2010	126	12.5	10.0	45.2
2011	117	12.0	9.7	47.9
2012	118	11.8	9.9	43.2
2013	106	12.5	8.4	56.6
2014	127	11.7	10.8	56.7
2015	128	12.0	10.6	60.2
2016	139	11.0	12.6	51.1
2017	143	12.1	11.7	56.6
2018	169	12.3	13.6	52.7
2019	169	13.1	12.8	54.4
2020	180	14.5	12.3	52.2
2021	170	14.4	11.7	43.5
2022	163	13.7	11.8	41.1
2023	156	14.1	11.0	41

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 Polo High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	177	14.4	12.2	n/a
1992	169	13.5	12.5	n/a
1993	184	13.5	13.6	n/a
1994	124	11.1	11.2	0
1995	146	12.7	11.5	n/a
1996	146	12.7	11.5	n/a
1997	144	12.5	11.5	30.6
1998	158	12.0	13.2	24.1
1999	138	11.5	12.0	44.2
2000	135	12.0	11.3	35.6
2001	125	12.6	9.9	30.4
2002	133	12.5	10.6	27.8
2003	133	12.5	10.6	27.8
2004	141	12.0	11.8	29.1
2005	146	11.7	12.5	31.5
2006	158	12.3	12.8	28.5
2007	147	11.3	13.0	29.9
2008	150	13.4	11.2	24.7
2009	128	12.7	10.0	28.1
2010	126	12.5	10.0	45.2
2011	117	12.0	9.7	47.9
2012	118	11.8	9.9	43.2
2013	106	12.5	8.4	56.6
2014	127	11.7	10.8	56.7
2015	128	12.0	10.6	60.2
2016	139	11.0	12.6	51.1
2017	143	12.1	11.7	56.6
2018	169	12.3	13.6	52.7
2019	169	13.1	12.8	54.4
2020	180	14.5	12.3	52.2
2021	170	14.4	11.7	43.5
2022	163	13.7	11.8	41.1
2023	156	14.1	11.0	41

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 Polo High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$205 (2.0%)	$10,207 (98.0%)	$10,412
2020	$251 (2.7%)	$9,204 (97.4%)	$9,454
2021	$466 (4.0%)	$11,270 (96.0%)	$11,736
2022	$1,302 (10.1%)	$11,573 (89.9%)	$12,875

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Polo High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 228^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 211^th of 361 High schools	8.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Polo High)	25.7	39.1	13.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Polo R-Vii)	25.7	39.1	13.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Polo High)	38.5	27.5	11%
End of Course Biology I (Polo R-Vii)	38.5	27.5	11%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	35.1	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	169	156	7.7%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	9	6	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	157	146	7%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.4%	41%	13.4%

Schools Near Polo High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)	MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP English I (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 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Polo High	Public	9-12	300 W School St	Polo	64671	Caldwell County	Polo R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(660) 354-2524	156	14	11.0	41.0%	146 (93.6%)	2 (1.3%)	6 (3.8%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		25.9				$12,875	$1,302	$11,573
Lawson High	Public	9-12	600 Bob Gill Dr	Lawson	64062	Ray County	Lawson R-XIV	No	No	No	No	(816) 580-7270	338	24	13.9	23.1%	317 (93.8%)	3 (0.9%)	13 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)		52.9				$11,509	$1,086	$10,423
Braymer High	Public	7-12	400 Bobcat Ave	Braymer	64624	Caldwell County	Braymer C-4	No	No	No	No	(660) 645-2284	136	15	9.1	27.9%	132 (97.1%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	72.1		23.2			$13,818	$450	$13,368
Penney High	Public	9-12	903 N Davis	Hamilton	64644	Caldwell County	Hamilton R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 583-2136	203	20	10.0	45.8%	195 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)		46.1				$14,756	$624	$14,132
Lathrop High School	Public	9-12	102 N School Dr	Lathrop	64465	Clinton County	Lathrop R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 710-6116	307	22	13.8	27.0%	282 (91.9%)	4 (1.3%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)								(n/a)		29.4				$12,398	$2,120	$10,278
Watkins Mill Park Camp	Public	6-12	25610 Park Rd North	Lawson	64062	Ray County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(816) 781-8786	32	3	10.6	90.6%	27 (84.4%)	4 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)
Cameron High	Public	9-12	1220 S Park Avenue	Cameron	64429	Clinton County	Cameron R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 882-1036	500	36	13.7	38.2%	447 (89.4%)	3 (0.6%)	12 (2.4%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.0%)	54.6	123^rd of 378 public high schools	67.5%		57.7	93^rd of 352 public high schools	73.6%	30		32.3	41.2		63.9	$11,333	$2,058	$9,275
Excelsior Springs Career Center	Public	11-12	614 Tiger Dr	Excelsior Springs	64024	Clay County	Excelsior Springs 40	No	No	No	No	(816) 630-9240	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Excelsior Springs High	Public	9-12	612 Tiger Dr	Excelsior Springs	64024	Clay County	Excelsior Springs 40	No	No	No	No	(816) 630-9210	787	49	16.0	36.6%	668 (84.9%)	12 (1.5%)	57 (7.2%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.5%)	47.3	164^th of 378 public high schools	56.6%		45.7	164^th of 352 public high schools	53.4%			23.6	26.9	56.0	63.0	$12,895	$327	$12,568
Western Mo Correctional Center	Public	7-12	609 East Pence Road	Cameron	64429	Clinton County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(816) 632-1390	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Polo High

What schools feed into Polo High?

Polo High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Polo Elementary
Middle : Polo Middle

What is the racial makeup of Polo High?

Students at Polo High are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Polo High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 156 students attended Polo High.

What district is Polo High in?

Polo R-Vii

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