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Blair Oaks High

High School · Blair Oaks R-ii · Jefferson City, MO

A Blair Oaks R-ii high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

6124 FALCON LN, Jefferson City, MO 65101

  • Math 44% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 70% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-7.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.9% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.5 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation8.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$11,333
Chronic Absenteeism6.8%

Students at Blair Oaks High score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency70%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2021, to 57% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
90%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
57%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Blair Oaks 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,394/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jefferson City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,013

Median home value

$234,600

Median rent

$770/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

65.9%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.9% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calvary Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4private9–122.9 mi98Compare →
Jefferson City HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–125.0 mi1,373Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Blair Oaks R-ii

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$11,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blair Oaks High is listed in BLAIR OAKS R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blair Oaks High

Blair Oaks High is a public high school in Jefferson City, MO, part of Blair Oaks R-ii, serving approximately 438 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,657 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blair Oaks High

What grades does Blair Oaks High serve?

Blair Oaks High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Blair Oaks High?

Blair Oaks High has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair Oaks High?

The student-teacher ratio at Blair Oaks High is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blair Oaks High rank in MO?

Blair Oaks High ranks #1,657 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Blair Oaks High's MySchoolScout rating?

Blair Oaks High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Blair Oaks High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blair Oaks High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Blair Oaks High a charter school?

No, Blair Oaks High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blair Oaks High a Title I school?

No, Blair Oaks High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blair Oaks High?

8.0% of students at Blair Oaks 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
438
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Cole County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 65101)
29,777
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
37.7
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments / 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 65101; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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