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South Shelby High

Summary:

South Shelby High is a public high school located in Shelbina, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 248 students. The school is part of the Shelby County R-IV school district, which is ranked 219 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Shelby High's performance has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high 4-star rating in 2011-2012 to a low 1-star rating in 2018-2019. In the most recent school year (2023-2024), the school ranked 221st out of 378 Missouri high schools, with a 2-star rating. This places it in the middle range of Missouri high schools, performing better than some but not as well as the top-performing schools. The school's performance is also lower for its low-socioeconomic status (SES) student population compared to the overall student body. However, South Shelby High has maintained relatively high graduation rates and low dropout rates, which are generally better than the state averages.

One significant concern for South Shelby High is the sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.9% in 2022-2023 to 24.0% in 2023-2024. This level of chronic absenteeism is significantly higher than the state average and may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. The school's academic performance is also mixed, with strengths in some subject areas like Algebra II but weaknesses in others like Algebra I and Biology I. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and a focus on equity and student engagement could help South Shelby High improve its overall performance and better serve its student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4154 Hwy 36
       Shelbina, MO  63468-4005

(573) 588-4163

District: Shelby County R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
221st of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,599 Help


Feeder schools for South Shelby High:

Elementary:    South Shelby Elementary
Middle:    South Shelby Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  248

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.3%
Two or more races:
4.8%
Hispanic:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Shelby High ranks worse than 58.5% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.21. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Shelby High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Shelby High is $12,599.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Shelby High:

SchoolDigger ranks South Shelby High 221st of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See South Shelby High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Shelby County R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelby County R-IV 219th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Shelby High

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Rank History for all students at South Shelby High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.95 84th 534 84.3%
2007 60.79 168th 538 68.8%
2008 76.68 63rd 539 88.3%
2009 68.24 79th 507 84.4%
2010 58.63 171st 516 66.9%
2011 60.48 159th 528 69.9%
2012 69.60 76th 522 85.4%
2013 62.65 120th 523 77.1%
2014 52.03 231st 521 55.7%
2015 48.71 255th 504 49.4%
2016 57.78 142nd 401 64.6%
2017 68.49 106th 404 73.8%
2018 60.38 119th 468 74.6%
2019 27.18 363rd 460 21.1%
2021 22.19 276th 358 22.9%
2024 38.21 221st 378 41.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Shelby High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.10 289th 382 24.3%
2019 31.40 277th 368 24.7%
2021 35.42 170th 255 33.3%
2023 46.29 121st 268 54.9%
2024 30.51 199th 274 27.4%
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Rank History for White students at South Shelby High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.54 140th 440 68.2%
2019 20.80 372nd 430 13.5%
2021 15.64 275th 309 11.0%
2023 30.91 199th 302 34.1%
2024 35.39 189th 321 41.1%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for South Shelby 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 252 252
1992 249 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1993 254 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1994 274 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1995 305 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 305 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1997 298 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1998 299 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1999 292 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2000 276 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2001 269 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2002 237 3 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 243
2003 237 3 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 243
2004 433 7 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 443
2005 425 6 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 433
2006 435 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 447 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2008 429 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2009 426 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2010 237 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 240
2011 231 2 0 2 0 0 7 0 242
2012 219 1 0 3 0 0 9 0 232
2013 216 3 0 4 0 0 16 0 239
2014 205 3 0 1 0 0 18 0 227
2015 200 3 0 0 0 0 17 0 220
2016 201 2 0 1 0 0 13 0 217
2017 215 1 1 1 0 0 5 0 223
2018 224 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 229
2019 204 2 0 4 0 0 5 0 215
2020 216 1 0 4 0 0 8 0 229
2021 207 0 0 6 1 1 10 0 225
2022 223 1 0 6 1 1 13 0 245
2023 224 2 0 8 2 0 12 0 248

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 South Shelby High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 252 19.5 12.9 26.6
1992 254 19.8 12.8 26
1993 258 17.1 15.1 29.5
1994 278 17.8 15.6 24.5
1995 310 20.1 15.4 27.1
1996 310 20.1 15.4 27.1
1997 302 20.4 14.8 19.2
1998 305 20.6 14.8 18.7
1999 298 19.1 15.6 28.2
2000 279 19.5 14.3 25.8
2001 271 20.7 13.1 25.5
2002 243 18.2 13.4 26.7
2003 243 18.2 13.4 26.7
2004 443 31.3 14.2 38.6
2005 433 29.8 14.5 35.1
2006 440 30.8 14.3 34.3
2007 452 29.7 15.2 37.6
2008 434 30.5 14.2 35.9
2009 431 30.4 14.1 37.4
2010 240 17.9 13.3 35
2011 242 14.8 16.2 37.2
2012 232 14.9 15.5 45.7
2013 239 16.1 14.8 50.2
2014 227 17.4 13.0 54.6
2015 220 18.0 12.2 52.3
2016 217 18.0 12.0 53
2017 223 18.1 12.2 50.7
2018 229 18.3 12.5 55
2019 215 18.5 11.5 60
2020 229 17.5 13.0 53.3
2021 225 15.9 14.0 52.4
2022 245 17.1 14.3 43.3
2023 248 19.9 12.4 48

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 South Shelby High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 252 19.5 12.9 26.6
1992 254 19.8 12.8 26
1993 258 17.1 15.1 29.5
1994 278 17.8 15.6 24.5
1995 310 20.1 15.4 27.1
1996 310 20.1 15.4 27.1
1997 302 20.4 14.8 19.2
1998 305 20.6 14.8 18.7
1999 298 19.1 15.6 28.2
2000 279 19.5 14.3 25.8
2001 271 20.7 13.1 25.5
2002 243 18.2 13.4 26.7
2003 243 18.2 13.4 26.7
2004 443 31.3 14.2 38.6
2005 433 29.8 14.5 35.1
2006 440 30.8 14.3 34.3
2007 452 29.7 15.2 37.6
2008 434 30.5 14.2 35.9
2009 431 30.4 14.1 37.4
2010 240 17.9 13.3 35
2011 242 14.8 16.2 37.2
2012 232 14.9 15.5 45.7
2013 239 16.1 14.8 50.2
2014 227 17.4 13.0 54.6
2015 220 18.0 12.2 52.3
2016 217 18.0 12.0 53
2017 223 18.1 12.2 50.7
2018 229 18.3 12.5 55
2019 215 18.5 11.5 60
2020 229 17.5 13.0 53.3
2021 225 15.9 14.0 52.4
2022 245 17.1 14.3 43.3
2023 248 19.9 12.4 48

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Shelby High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $795 (6.9%) $10,701 (93.1%) $11,496
2020 $578 (5.3%) $10,298 (94.7%) $10,876
2021 $714 (5.8%) $11,646 (94.2%) $12,360
2022 $2,613 (20.7%) $9,986 (79.3%) $12,599

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Shelby 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (South Shelby High)15.442.6
 27.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Shelby County R-IV)38.346.6
 8.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.9
 3.4%
End of Course Biology I (South Shelby High)16.432.4
 16%
   End of Course Biology I (Shelby County R-IV)16.432.4
 16%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students215248
 15.3%
African American22
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic48
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White204224
 9.8%
Two or More Races512
 140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60%48%
 12%

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Shelby High

South Shelby High ranks 221st of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 248 students attended South Shelby High.

Students at South Shelby High are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

South Shelby High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Shelby Elementary
Middle : South Shelby Middle School


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