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#1101 of 2,221 schools in MO
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Appleton City High
High School · Appleton City R-ii · Appleton City, MO
An Appleton City R-ii high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
408 W 4TH, Appleton City, MO 64724
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Appleton City High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Appleton City High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated952/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,543
Median home value
$108,300
Median rent
$503/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64724; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Appleton City R-ii
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Appleton City High is listed in APPLETON CITY R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Appleton City High
Appleton City High is a public high school in Appleton City, MO, part of Appleton City R-ii, serving approximately 158 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,101 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Appleton City High
What grades does Appleton City High serve?
Appleton City High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Appleton City High?
Appleton City High has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appleton City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Appleton City High is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Appleton City High rank in MO?
Appleton City High ranks #1,101 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Appleton City High's MySchoolScout rating?
Appleton City High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Appleton City High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Appleton City High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Appleton City High a charter school?
No, Appleton City High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Appleton City High a Title I school?
No, Appleton City High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Appleton City High?
38.6% of students at Appleton City High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (660) 476-2118
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 64724)
- 1,942
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64724; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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