Smithville High

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Smithville High ranks 43 rd of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Smithville High is a public high school in Smithville, Missouri, serving 906 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Smithville R-II School District, which is ranked 20th out of 376 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Smithville High consistently ranks among the top 15% of Missouri high schools, with particularly strong performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams. In 2022-2023, the school's Algebra II proficiency rate was 89.8%, compared to the state average of 51.6%. However, the student population is predominantly white (87.09%) and has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (6.99% to 11.59%), suggesting the school serves a more affluent community. This is in contrast to nearby schools like Oak Park High, Liberty North High School, and Park Hill High, which serve more racially diverse and economically diverse student populations.

Smithville High's consistent academic excellence and high per-student spending (up to $11,109 in 2021-2022) suggest the school has effective teaching practices and support systems in place. However, the school's lack of racial and socioeconomic diversity raises questions about its efforts to provide equitable opportunities for all students, including those from lower-income backgrounds. As the school's diversity gradually increases, it will be important for Smithville High to adapt and ensure it is meeting the needs of its evolving student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

645 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089-9352

(816) 532-0405

District: Smithville R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
43^rd of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,109

Feeder schools for Smithville High:

Elementary:	Horizon Elementary
	Maple Elementary
Middle:	Smithville Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 906

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Smithville High ranks better than 87.8% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.86. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Smithville 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 (87.1%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smithville High is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Smithville High employs 54.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smithville High is $11,109.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Smithville High:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithville High 43^rd of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Smithville High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Smithville R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithville R-II 20^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Smithville High

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Rank History for all students at Smithville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	58.20	197^th	534	63.1%
2007	60.12	180^th	538	66.5%
2008	53.67	256^th	539	52.5%
2009	67.38	84^th	507	83.4%
2010	60.65	150^th	516	70.9%
2011	70.33	78^th	528	85.2%
2012	63.71	124^th	522	76.2%
2013	67.97	77^th	523	85.3%
2014	62.87	129^th	521	75.2%
2015	77.45	41^st	504	91.9%
2016	74.74	52^nd	401	87.0%
2017	84.16	34^th	404	91.6%
2018	57.93	139^th	468	70.3%
2019	65.11	92^nd	460	80.0%
2021	70.74	53^rd	358	85.2%
2022	71.09	52^nd	361	85.6%
2023	72.86	43^rd	352	87.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smithville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	50.55	157^th	382	58.9%
2019	26.11	306^th	368	16.8%
2021	77.54	32^nd	255	87.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Smithville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	56.00	45^th	95	52.6%
2021	46.55	68^th	129	47.3%
2022	38.18	73^rd	111	34.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Smithville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	63.21	37^th	100	63.0%
2019	74.18	11^th	96	88.5%

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Rank History for White students at Smithville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	50.47	175^th	440	60.2%
2019	58.19	119^th	430	72.3%
2021	64.64	62^nd	309	79.9%
2022	59.70	75^th	310	75.8%
2023	61.38	62^nd	302	79.5%

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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 Smithville 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	416	416
1992	436	0	9	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	450
1993	284	0	6	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	299
1994	323	0	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	334
1995	391	0	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	400
1996	391	0	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	400
1997	443	2	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	452
1998	442	2	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	455
1999	432	2	6	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	453
2000	471	0	6	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	488
2001	481	0	6	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	501
2002	511	0	15	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	533
2003	511	0	15	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	533
2004	522	0	13	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	546
2005	553	1	14	6	9	n/a	n/a	0	583
2006	585	1	13	5	8	n/a	n/a	0	612
2007	640	5	9	10	13	n/a	n/a	0	677
2008	626	5	6	12	13	n/a	n/a	0	662
2009	639	3	7	15	9	n/a	n/a	0	673
2010	687	8	8	17	7	n/a	n/a	0	727
2011	722	9	10	10	5	0	0	0	756
2012	701	4	10	21	6	1	1	0	744
2013	766	2	12	21	9	1	1	0	812
2014	766	3	13	20	12	0	1	0	815
2015	759	4	13	29	12	0	2	0	819
2016	781	6	11	25	13	0	5	0	841
2017	771	9	11	28	9	0	8	0	836
2018	795	6	17	30	6	2	9	0	865
2019	816	3	18	24	5	2	13	0	881
2020	837	4	17	35	7	1	14	0	915
2021	839	9	14	40	8	1	19	0	930
2022	810	11	10	45	7	0	25	0	908
2023	789	15	9	56	6	1	30	0	906

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 Smithville High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	416	25.4	16.3	n/a
1992	450	26.5	16.9	n/a
1993	299	19.0	15.7	n/a
1994	334	18.3	18.3	0
1995	400	25.6	15.6	n/a
1996	400	25.6	15.6	n/a
1997	452	29.6	15.3	3.1
1998	455	30.9	14.7	2.6
1999	453	31.5	14.4	5.3
2000	488	31.4	15.5	6.8
2001	501	31.5	15.9	4
2002	533	33.8	15.8	4.5
2003	533	33.8	15.8	4.5
2004	546	34.2	16.0	4
2005	583	34.1	17.1	7.4
2006	612	38.4	15.9	6.5
2007	677	37.3	18.2	7.2
2008	662	40.1	16.5	7.3
2009	673	40.9	16.4	9.8
2010	727	41.4	17.5	9.6
2011	756	41.3	18.2	9.8
2012	744	44.1	16.8	11.7
2013	812	47.9	16.9	11.3
2014	815	48.9	16.6	14.2
2015	819	50.0	16.3	12
2016	841	51.0	16.4	10
2017	836	49.7	16.7	15.4
2018	865	49.6	17.4	15.3
2019	881	51.9	16.9	15.1
2020	915	49.5	18.4	14.4
2021	930	52.2	17.7	7
2022	908	50.7	17.8	10.1
2023	906	54.9	16.4	11.6

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 Smithville High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	416	25.4	16.3	n/a
1992	450	26.5	16.9	n/a
1993	299	19.0	15.7	n/a
1994	334	18.3	18.3	0
1995	400	25.6	15.6	n/a
1996	400	25.6	15.6	n/a
1997	452	29.6	15.3	3.1
1998	455	30.9	14.7	2.6
1999	453	31.5	14.4	5.3
2000	488	31.4	15.5	6.8
2001	501	31.5	15.9	4
2002	533	33.8	15.8	4.5
2003	533	33.8	15.8	4.5
2004	546	34.2	16.0	4
2005	583	34.1	17.1	7.4
2006	612	38.4	15.9	6.5
2007	677	37.3	18.2	7.2
2008	662	40.1	16.5	7.3
2009	673	40.9	16.4	9.8
2010	727	41.4	17.5	9.6
2011	756	41.3	18.2	9.8
2012	744	44.1	16.8	11.7
2013	812	47.9	16.9	11.3
2014	815	48.9	16.6	14.2
2015	819	50.0	16.3	12
2016	841	51.0	16.4	10
2017	836	49.7	16.7	15.4
2018	865	49.6	17.4	15.3
2019	881	51.9	16.9	15.1
2020	915	49.5	18.4	14.4
2021	930	52.2	17.7	7
2022	908	50.7	17.8	10.1
2023	906	54.9	16.4	11.6

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 Smithville High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$12 (0.1%)	$10,158 (99.9%)	$10,170
2020	$24 (0.2%)	$9,709 (99.7%)	$9,734
2021	$109 (1.1%)	$10,089 (98.9%)	$10,198
2022	$198 (1.8%)	$10,911 (98.2%)	$11,109

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smithville 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 92^nd of 460 High schools	Ranks 43^rd of 352 High schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Smithville High)	53.3	54.4	1.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Smithville R-II)	59.7	63.9	4.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Smithville High)	44.3	44.9	0.6%
End of Course Biology I (Smithville R-II)	44.3	44.9	0.6%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Smithville High)	62.6	62.9	0.3%
End of Course English II (Smithville R-II)	62.6	62.9	0.3%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Smithville High)	92	89.8	2.2%
End of Course Algebra II (Smithville R-II)	92	90	2%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	51.6	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	881	906	2.8%
African American	3	15	400%
American Indian	5	6	20%
Asian	18	9	50%
Hispanic	24	56	133.3%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	816	789	3.3%
Two or More Races	13	30	130.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.1%	11.6%	3.5%

Schools Near Smithville High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP Government (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 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
Smithville High	Public	9-12	645 S Commercial Ave	Smithville	64089	Clay County	Smithville R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 532-0405	906	55	16.4	11.6%	789 (87.1%)	15 (1.7%)	56 (6.2%)	9 (1.0%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.3%)	72.9	43^rd of 352 public high schools	87.8%		71.1	52^nd of 361 public high schools	85.6%	9	54.4	44.9	62.9	89.8	51.0	$11,109	$198	$10,911
Staley High	Public	9-12	2800 NE Shoal Creek Pkwy	Kansas City	64156	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5330	1,897	95	19.9	21.4%	1,238 (65.3%)	209 (11.0%)	203 (10.7%)	50 (2.6%)	3 (0.2%)	9 (0.5%)	185 (9.8%)	71.7	45^th of 352 public high schools	87.2%		68.7	60^th of 361 public high schools	83.4%	15	43.2	53.5	66.4	69.7	45.2	$12,868	$693	$12,175
Northwest Reg. Youth Center	Public	6-12	4901 NE Barry Rd	Kansas City	64156	Clay County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(816) 734-2120	28	6	4.6	89.3%	9 (32.1%)	19 (67.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Oak Park High	Public	9-12	825 NE 79th Terr	Kansas City	64118	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5320	1,756	97	18.0	41.7%	990 (56.4%)	233 (13.3%)	264 (15.0%)	44 (2.5%)	5 (0.3%)	29 (1.7%)	191 (10.9%)	35.2	221^st of 352 public high schools	37.2%		30.9	241^st of 361 public high schools	33.2%	20	19.6	31.0	47.6	60.9	28.9	$12,822	$688	$12,134
Liberty North High School	Public	9-12	1000 N.E. 104th Street	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5500	2,326	128	18.1	18.1%	1,841 (79.1%)	142 (6.1%)	174 (7.5%)	63 (2.7%)	3 (0.1%)	8 (0.3%)	95 (4.1%)	52.7	120^th of 352 public high schools	65.9%		62.7	77^th of 361 public high schools	78.7%	43	24.5	39.0	56.9	31.8	48.2	$11,153	$382	$10,771
S.T.A.R. Day Treatment Center	Public	6-12	731 NE 76th St	Gladstone	64118	Clay County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(816) 437-3607	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Park Hill High	Public	9-12	7701 NW Barry Rd	Kansas City	64153	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4110	1,857	105	17.6	25.2%	1,130 (60.9%)	277 (14.9%)	220 (11.8%)	94 (5.1%)	11 (0.6%)	18 (1.0%)	107 (5.8%)	86	12^th of 352 public high schools	96.6%		87.5	14^th of 361 public high schools	96.1%	2	60.3	55.9	69.0	84.8	71.2	$14,727	$420	$14,307
Lead Innovation Studio	Public	9-12	7201 N. Line Creek Parkway	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4130	0	45	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Platte County High	Public	9-12	1501 Branch St	Platte City	64079	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 858-2822	1,330	82	16.1	21.4%	998 (75.0%)	109 (8.2%)	116 (8.7%)	30 (2.3%)	9 (0.7%)	9 (0.7%)	59 (4.4%)	79.2	25^th of 352 public high schools	92.9%		65.9	72^nd of 361 public high schools	80.1%	47	54.0	55.8	71.4	63.3	50.8	$12,122	$282	$11,840
Northland Career Center	Public	9-12	1801 Branch St	Platte City	64079	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 858-5505	0	14	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Smithville High

How many students attend Smithville High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 906 students attended Smithville High.

What district is Smithville High in?

Smithville R-II

What schools feed into Smithville High?

Smithville High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Horizon Elementary
Elementary : Maple Elementary
Middle : Smithville Middle

What is the racial makeup of Smithville High?

Students at Smithville High are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Smithville High a good school?

Smithville High ranks 43^rd of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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