Strafford High

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Strafford High ranks 131 st of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Strafford High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 399, located in Strafford, Missouri. It is part of the Strafford R-VI school district, which is ranked 66 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Strafford High has consistently performed well on state assessments, with 50% of students scoring proficient or better in Biology in 2021-2022, compared to the state average of 35.1%. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.9% to 97.4% over the past few years, which are above the state average. Additionally, Strafford High has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.52% to 44.44%, indicating a higher socioeconomic status of the student population. The school's student-teacher ratio is also relatively low, ranging from 11.8 to 14.4 over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Fordland High and the Springfield R-XII schools (including Parkview High, Glendale High, Hillcrest High, and Central High), Strafford High generally outperforms them in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and socioeconomic status. However, Strafford High has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (17.4% to 17.9%) compared to Fordland High (13.2%) and Fair Grove High (14.8%), which could be an area for further investigation and improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

211 W McCabe
Strafford, MO 65757-8841

(417) 736-7000

District: Strafford R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
131^st of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,771

Feeder schools for Strafford High:

Elementary:	Strafford Elementary
Middle:	Strafford Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 394

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Strafford High ranks better than 65.3% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.08. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Strafford 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 (89.6%), two or more races (7.1%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Strafford High is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Strafford High employs 27.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Strafford High is $10,771.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Strafford High:

SchoolDigger ranks Strafford High 131^st of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Strafford High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Strafford R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Strafford R-VI 66^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Strafford High

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Rank History for all students at Strafford High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	80.12	55^th	534	89.7%
2007	66.85	129^th	538	76.0%
2008	61.64	178^th	539	67.0%
2009	82.04	14^th	507	97.2%
2010	68.23	91^st	516	82.4%
2011	68.85	86^th	528	83.7%
2012	70.71	66^th	522	87.4%
2013	64.44	106^th	523	79.7%
2014	73.62	50^th	521	90.4%
2015	71.49	75^th	504	85.1%
2016	74.68	53^rd	401	86.8%
2017	84.19	32^nd	404	92.1%
2018	74.22	48^th	468	89.7%
2019	71.92	60^th	460	87.0%
2021	70.40	55^th	358	84.6%
2022	70.01	58^th	361	83.9%
2023	59.09	86^th	352	75.6%
2024	53.08	131^st	378	65.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Strafford High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	69.79	45^th	382	88.2%
2019	76.83	31^st	368	91.6%
2023	72.83	38^th	268	85.8%
2024	63.89	63^rd	274	77.0%

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Rank History for White students at Strafford High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	71.45	54^th	440	87.7%
2019	70.76	60^th	430	86.0%
2021	66.10	56^th	309	81.9%
2022	64.21	59^th	310	81.0%
2023	51.79	88^th	302	70.9%
2024	43.05	137^th	321	57.3%

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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 Strafford 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	445	445
1992	431	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	432
1993	426	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1994	444	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	446
1995	268	2	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	275
1996	268	2	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	275
1997	281	2	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	288
1998	295	4	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	308
1999	301	5	1	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	318
2000	283	3	2	4	8	n/a	n/a	0	300
2001	317	3	1	4	9	n/a	n/a	0	334
2002	283	3	2	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	300
2003	283	3	2	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	300
2004	273	36	1	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	320
2005	287	2	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	300
2006	290	2	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	296
2007	331	7	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2008	321	7	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	334
2009	343	9	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	360
2010	390	10	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	408
2011	380	9	2	1	2	0	0	0	394
2012	395	5	2	0	1	0	0	0	403
2013	385	7	3	4	1	0	1	0	401
2014	367	6	6	4	3	0	1	0	387
2015	345	5	5	1	0	0	2	0	358
2016	341	5	4	1	0	0	9	0	360
2017	350	5	1	1	0	0	5	0	362
2018	362	4	0	1	0	0	5	0	372
2019	334	4	0	3	0	0	7	0	348
2020	322	5	3	1	1	0	9	0	341
2021	314	5	2	2	2	0	17	0	342
2022	339	3	2	5	2	0	17	0	368
2023	361	2	3	7	3	0	23	0	399
2024	353	4	3	5	1	0	28	0	394

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 Strafford High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	445	30.3	14.6	n/a
1992	432	29.0	14.8	n/a
1993	426	28.8	14.8	n/a
1994	446	28.8	15.5	0
1995	275	23.2	11.9	n/a
1996	275	23.2	11.9	n/a
1997	288	21.3	13.5	13.5
1998	308	24.8	12.4	17.2
1999	318	27.4	11.6	20.4
2000	300	27.1	11.1	23.7
2001	334	28.4	11.8	21
2002	300	25.6	11.7	21.7
2003	300	25.6	11.7	21.7
2004	320	25.9	12.4	21.9
2005	300	26.0	11.5	27
2006	296	23.8	12.4	27.7
2007	341	22.8	15.0	30.8
2008	334	26.5	12.6	28.7
2009	360	26.1	13.8	36.9
2010	408	25.6	15.8	39.5
2011	394	26.0	15.1	39.8
2012	403	27.3	14.7	37
2013	401	29.3	13.6	37.9
2014	387	28.9	13.3	29.7
2015	358	30.0	11.9	35.5
2016	360	29.0	12.4	38.3
2017	362	29.0	12.4	35.6
2018	372	28.4	13.0	37.1
2019	348	29.8	11.6	31.9
2020	341	29.4	11.5	38.1
2021	342	28.9	11.8	44.4
2022	368	28.5	12.8	31.5
2023	399	27.6	14.4	38.3
2024	394	27.2	14.4	42.6

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 Strafford High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	445	30.3	14.6	n/a
1992	432	29.0	14.8	n/a
1993	426	28.8	14.8	n/a
1994	446	28.8	15.5	0
1995	275	23.2	11.9	n/a
1996	275	23.2	11.9	n/a
1997	288	21.3	13.5	13.5
1998	308	24.8	12.4	17.2
1999	318	27.4	11.6	20.4
2000	300	27.1	11.1	23.7
2001	334	28.4	11.8	21
2002	300	25.6	11.7	21.7
2003	300	25.6	11.7	21.7
2004	320	25.9	12.4	21.9
2005	300	26.0	11.5	27
2006	296	23.8	12.4	27.7
2007	341	22.8	15.0	30.8
2008	334	26.5	12.6	28.7
2009	360	26.1	13.8	36.9
2010	408	25.6	15.8	39.5
2011	394	26.0	15.1	39.8
2012	403	27.3	14.7	37
2013	401	29.3	13.6	37.9
2014	387	28.9	13.3	29.7
2015	358	30.0	11.9	35.5
2016	360	29.0	12.4	38.3
2017	362	29.0	12.4	35.6
2018	372	28.4	13.0	37.1
2019	348	29.8	11.6	31.9
2020	341	29.4	11.5	38.1
2021	342	28.9	11.8	44.4
2022	368	28.5	12.8	31.5
2023	399	27.6	14.4	38.3
2024	394	27.2	14.4	42.6

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 Strafford High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$11,323 (100.0%)	$11,323
2020	$335 (3.0%)	$10,658 (97.0%)	$10,993
2021	$288 (2.5%)	$11,159 (97.5%)	$11,448
2022	$541 (5.0%)	$10,230 (95.0%)	$10,771

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Strafford High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 60^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 86^th of 352 High schools	11.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Strafford High)	48.8	43.5	5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Strafford R-VI)	65.2	51.8	13.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Strafford High)	44.6	43.5	1.1%
End of Course Biology I (Strafford R-VI)	44.6	43.5	1.1%
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	348	399	14.7%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	3	7	133.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	334	361	8.1%
Two or More Races	7	23	228.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.9%	38.3%	6.4%

Schools Near Strafford High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Geometry (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 Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th 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 Geometry End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Strafford High	Public	9-12	211 W McCabe	Strafford	65757	Greene County	Strafford R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 736-7000	394	27	14.4	42.6%	353 (89.6%)	4 (1.0%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.1%)	53.1	131^st of 378 public high schools	65.3%		59.1	86^th of 352 public high schools	75.6%	45				28.0	42.3					$10,771	$541	$10,230
Fair Grove High	Public	9-12	132 N Main St	Fair Grove	65648	Greene County	Fair Grove R-X	No	No	No	No	(417) 759-2554	376	25	15.0	32.2%	353 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	69.5	60^th of 378 public high schools	84.1%		66.9	57^th of 352 public high schools	83.8%	3				30.5	64.6					$9,012	$759	$8,253
Glendale High	Public	9-12	2727 S Ingram Mill	Springfield	65804	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-8900	1,369	77	17.7	34.1%	1,078 (78.7%)	70 (5.1%)	101 (7.4%)	33 (2.4%)	5 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	77 (5.6%)	54.4	125^th of 378 public high schools	66.9%		33.3	227^th of 352 public high schools	35.5%	102				27.6	35.2	54.7	45.6		48.1	$11,894	$1,920	$9,974
Graff Career Center	Public	11-12	1001 E. Chestnut Expy	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Ozarks Technical Community College	No	No	No	No	(417) 447-8121	0	36	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hillcrest High	Public	9-12	3319 N Grant	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-8000	1,079	65	16.4	68.1%	739 (68.5%)	122 (11.3%)	91 (8.4%)	9 (0.8%)	11 (1.0%)	8 (0.7%)	99 (9.2%)	20.4	308^th of 378 public high schools	18.5%		16	299^th of 352 public high schools	15.1%	9				16.9	20.3	35.2	31.3		20.6	$13,545	$1,890	$11,655
Central High	Public, Magnet	6-12	423 E Central	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	Yes	No	No	(417) 523-9600	1,449	120	12.0	54.5%	916 (63.2%)	155 (10.7%)	157 (10.8%)	99 (6.8%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	112 (7.7%)	51.2	139^th of 378 public high schools	63.2%		39.5	199^th of 352 public high schools	43.5%	60	82.3	93.5	94.0	35.6	35.7	49.9	73.0	89.6	37.1	$12,410	$1,426	$10,985
Juvenile Justice Center	Public	7-12	1111 N Robberson	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 868-4008	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Logan-Rogersville High	Public	9-12	300 N Missouri Blvd	Rogersville	65742	Webster County	Logan-Rogersville R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(417) 753-2813	726	49	14.9	29.5%	681 (93.8%)	5 (0.7%)	19 (2.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	67.2	70^th of 378 public high schools	81.5%		63	76^th of 352 public high schools	78.4%	6				49.6	40.6	59.7				$11,157	$2,044	$9,113
Datema House	Public	5-12	918 S Jefferson	Springfield	65806	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 895-6832	12	1	12.0	75.0%	11 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Parkview High	Public	9-12	516 W Meadowmere	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-9200	1,274	88	14.4	66.9%	805 (63.2%)	135 (10.6%)	165 (13.0%)	40 (3.1%)	6 (0.5%)	13 (1.0%)	110 (8.6%)	22.7	294^th of 378 public high schools	22.2%		17.6	290^th of 352 public high schools	17.6%	4				15.5	20.0	35.0			28.5	$12,788	$2,268	$10,520

Frequently Asked Questions about Strafford High

How many students attend Strafford High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 394 students attended Strafford High.

What district is Strafford High in?

Strafford R-VI

What is the racial makeup of Strafford High?

Students at Strafford High are 90% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Strafford High?

Strafford High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Strafford Elementary
Middle : Strafford Middle

Is Strafford High a good school?

Strafford High ranks 131^st of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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