Southern Boone High

Summary:

Southern Boone High is a public high school located in Ashland, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 540 students. The school is part of the Southern Boone County R-I school district, which is ranked 38th out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southern Boone High consistently performs above the state average in MAP test proficiency rates across subjects like Algebra I, Biology I, and English II. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 52.6% in Algebra I, 48.8% in Biology I, and 65.6% in English II, compared to the state averages of 41.5%, 37.4%, and 51.3%, respectively. This strong academic performance places Southern Boone High among the top 37 high schools in Missouri for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 94.0% to 94.5% over the past few years, significantly above the state average.

Compared to the nearby high schools, such as Capital City High School, Frederick Douglass High, and David H. Hickman High, Southern Boone High generally outperforms them in academic measures like test scores and graduation rates. However, some of the nearby schools, like Rock Bridge Senior High, also demonstrate strong academic performance, indicating a competitive educational landscape in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

14520 Crump Ln
Ashland, MO 65010-0168

(573) 657-2144

District: Southern Boone County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
37^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,180

Feeder schools for Southern Boone High:

Elementary:	Southern Boone Elementary
	Southern Boone Primary
Middle:	Southern Boone Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 540

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southern Boone High ranks better than 90.2% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.69. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southern Boone 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southern Boone High is $10,180.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southern Boone High:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Boone High 37^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Southern Boone High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Southern Boone County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Boone County R-I 38^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southern Boone High

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Rank History for all students at Southern Boone High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	67.46	121^st	534	77.3%
2007	57.74	209^th	538	61.2%
2008	51.67	269^th	539	50.1%
2009	43.46	306^th	507	39.6%
2010	48.24	273^rd	516	47.1%
2011	51.50	252^nd	528	52.3%
2012	61.18	148^th	522	71.6%
2013	65.85	89^th	523	83.0%
2014	66.09	99^th	521	81.0%
2015	74.02	62^nd	504	87.7%
2016	61.86	115^th	401	71.3%
2017	76.58	61^st	404	84.9%
2018	71.16	64^th	468	86.3%
2019	49.71	193^rd	460	58.0%
2021	50.82	143^rd	358	60.1%
2022	56.94	107^th	361	70.4%
2023	47.08	157^th	352	55.4%
2024	75.69	37^th	378	90.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Boone High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	58.87	102^nd	382	73.3%
2021	54.36	90^th	255	64.7%
2024	46.73	129^th	274	52.9%

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Rank History for White students at Southern Boone High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	70.66	57^th	440	87.0%
2019	42.42	227^th	430	47.2%
2021	37.14	179^th	309	42.1%
2022	43.82	139^th	310	55.2%
2023	39.85	146^th	302	51.7%
2024	67.88	54^th	321	83.2%

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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 Southern Boone 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	342	342
1992	347	3	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	356
1993	354	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1994	368	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
1995	430	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
1996	430	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
1997	287	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	290
1998	310	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
1999	318	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
2000	333	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	337
2001	355	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
2002	361	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
2003	361	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
2004	395	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
2005	402	6	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	413
2006	435	7	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	451
2007	437	10	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	455
2008	434	7	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	449
2009	421	6	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	435
2010	442	6	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
2011	453	6	5	6	0	0	1	0	471
2012	442	7	7	7	0	0	2	0	465
2013	461	11	6	6	0	0	4	0	488
2014	455	7	6	5	0	0	7	0	480
2015	443	6	7	9	1	0	7	0	473
2016	472	8	4	5	0	0	10	0	499
2017	442	6	4	12	0	1	11	0	476
2018	452	4	3	11	0	0	17	0	487
2019	443	8	3	10	0	0	18	0	482
2020	452	5	4	7	0	0	21	0	489
2021	463	3	3	7	0	0	23	0	499
2022	481	3	5	8	0	0	25	0	522
2023	492	4	5	12	2	0	25	0	540

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 Southern Boone High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	342	23.0	14.8	n/a
1992	356	24.1	14.7	n/a
1993	360	25.2	14.3	n/a
1994	373	23.6	15.8	0
1995	434	27.8	15.6	n/a
1996	434	27.8	15.6	n/a
1997	290	20.9	13.9	6.6
1998	315	22.0	14.3	6.3
1999	321	22.5	14.3	9.3
2000	337	21.3	15.8	9.8
2001	357	24.8	14.4	11.2
2002	364	26.7	13.6	12.9
2003	364	26.7	13.6	12.9
2004	403	27.2	14.8	11.4
2005	413	27.4	15.1	14.3
2006	451	27.8	16.2	12.6
2007	455	26.8	17.0	13.4
2008	449	30.6	14.7	15.1
2009	435	29.3	14.8	17.2
2010	454	29.9	15.1	19.8
2011	471	29.0	16.2	20.2
2012	465	29.2	15.9	20
2013	488	31.9	15.2	21.3
2014	480	33.6	14.2	21.5
2015	473	35.0	13.5	13.1
2016	499	34.0	14.6	13
2017	476	34.9	13.6	15.5
2018	487	34.9	13.9	16.8
2019	482	36.7	13.1	17.2
2020	489	36.2	13.4	16
2021	499	35.8	13.9	12.4
2022	522	37.8	13.7	13.4
2023	540	37.9	14.2	12.2

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 Southern Boone High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	342	23.0	14.8	n/a
1992	356	24.1	14.7	n/a
1993	360	25.2	14.3	n/a
1994	373	23.6	15.8	0
1995	434	27.8	15.6	n/a
1996	434	27.8	15.6	n/a
1997	290	20.9	13.9	6.6
1998	315	22.0	14.3	6.3
1999	321	22.5	14.3	9.3
2000	337	21.3	15.8	9.8
2001	357	24.8	14.4	11.2
2002	364	26.7	13.6	12.9
2003	364	26.7	13.6	12.9
2004	403	27.2	14.8	11.4
2005	413	27.4	15.1	14.3
2006	451	27.8	16.2	12.6
2007	455	26.8	17.0	13.4
2008	449	30.6	14.7	15.1
2009	435	29.3	14.8	17.2
2010	454	29.9	15.1	19.8
2011	471	29.0	16.2	20.2
2012	465	29.2	15.9	20
2013	488	31.9	15.2	21.3
2014	480	33.6	14.2	21.5
2015	473	35.0	13.5	13.1
2016	499	34.0	14.6	13
2017	476	34.9	13.6	15.5
2018	487	34.9	13.9	16.8
2019	482	36.7	13.1	17.2
2020	489	36.2	13.4	16
2021	499	35.8	13.9	12.4
2022	522	37.8	13.7	13.4
2023	540	37.9	14.2	12.2

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 Southern Boone High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$552 (5.7%)	$9,132 (94.3%)	$9,684
2020	$489 (5.2%)	$8,843 (94.8%)	$9,332
2021	$1,741 (17.5%)	$8,229 (82.5%)	$9,970
2022	$541 (5.3%)	$9,638 (94.7%)	$10,180

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern Boone High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 193^rd of 460 High schools	Ranks 157^th of 352 High schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Southern Boone High)	42.9	50.4	7.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Southern Boone County R-I)	54.5	56.8	2.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Southern Boone High)	36.3	28.9	7.4%
End of Course Biology I (Southern Boone County R-I)	36.3	28.9	7.4%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Southern Boone High)	58.5	51.1	7.4%
End of Course English II (Southern Boone County R-I)	58.5	51.1	7.4%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	53.6	5.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	482	540	12%
African American	8	4	50%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	10	12	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	443	492	11.1%
Two or More Races	18	25	38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.2%	12.2%	5%

Schools Near Southern Boone High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)	MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Government (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 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southern Boone High	Public	9-12	14520 Crump Ln	Ashland	65010	Boone County	Southern Boone County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 657-2144	540	38	14.2	12.2%	492 (91.1%)	4 (0.7%)	12 (2.2%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.6%)	75.7	37^th of 378 public high schools	90.2%		47.1	157^th of 352 public high schools	55.4%	120				52.6	48.8	65.6			$10,180	$541	$9,638
Rock Bridge Senior High	Public	9-12	4303 S Providence Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3100	2,032	108	18.7	17.6%	1,430 (70.4%)	211 (10.4%)	112 (5.5%)	120 (5.9%)	6 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	149 (7.3%)	70.9	55^th of 378 public high schools	85.4%		60.7	82^nd of 352 public high schools	76.7%	27				36.1	51.8	66.3	57.8	45.9	$12,902	$580	$12,323
Columbia Area Career Center	Public	10-12	4203 S Providence Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3800	0	41	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
New Bloomfield High	Public	7-12	307 Redwood Dr	New Bloomfield	65063	Callaway County	New Bloomfield R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 491-3700	307	26	11.8	37.5%	289 (94.1%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	66.7	72^nd of 378 public high schools	81.0%		48.9	143^rd of 352 public high schools	59.4%	71	22.0	23.3	20.0	75.4	32.7				$9,169	$1,203	$7,967
Jamestown C-I High	Public	6-12	222 School St	Jamestown	65046	Moniteau County	Jamestown C-1	No	No	No	No	(660) 849-2141	118	13	8.7	33.1%	116 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)				18.3					$11,372	$793	$10,579
Frederick Douglass High	Public	9-12	310 N. Providence Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3680	199	18	10.8	98.5%	77 (38.7%)	74 (37.2%)	30 (15.1%)	8 (4.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	4.3	374^th of 378 public high schools	1.1%		3.4	345^th of 352 public high schools	2.0%	29				2.2	1.8	16.7		4.4	$26,452	$609	$25,843
David H. Hickman High	Public	9-12	1104 N Providence Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3000	2,044	119	17.1	33.4%	1,234 (60.4%)	391 (19.1%)	146 (7.1%)	77 (3.8%)	7 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	186 (9.1%)	56.6	111^th of 378 public high schools	70.6%		54.4	108^th of 352 public high schools	69.3%	3				18.4	47.6	52.5	65.7	40.1	$13,417	$477	$12,940
Muriel Battle High School	Public	9-12	7575 St. Charles Road	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3300	1,581	101	15.7	48.3%	674 (42.6%)	495 (31.3%)	175 (11.1%)	56 (3.5%)	6 (0.4%)	12 (0.8%)	163 (10.3%)	20.4	306^th of 378 public high schools	19.0%		23.4	273^rd of 352 public high schools	22.4%	33				7.2	26.8	33.5	21.0	19.8	$14,115	$480	$13,635
Mocap High School	Public, Virtual	6-12	205 Jefferson St	Jefferson City	65102	Cole County	Mo Virtual Instruction Program	No	No	Yes	No	(573) 751-2453	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Capital City High School	Public	9-12	1650 Cavalier Drive	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(573) 659-3286	1,404	93	15.1	41.1%	875 (62.3%)	265 (18.9%)	127 (9.0%)	21 (1.5%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	113 (8.0%)	57.6	105^th of 378 public high schools	72.2%		50.6	130^th of 352 public high schools	63.1%	25				25.6	44.7	49.9	55.7	46.7	$10,184	$1,288	$8,896

Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Boone High

What is the racial makeup of Southern Boone High?

Students at Southern Boone High are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Southern Boone High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 540 students attended Southern Boone High.

Is Southern Boone High a good school?

Yes. Southern Boone High ranks in the top 9.8% of Missouri high schools.

What schools feed into Southern Boone High?

Southern Boone High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Southern Boone Elementary
Elementary : Southern Boone Primary
Middle : Southern Boone Middle

What district is Southern Boone High in?

Southern Boone County R-I

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