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Boonville High

High School · Boonville R-i · Boonville, MO

A Boonville R-i high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1 PIRATE DRIVE, Boonville, MO 65233

  • Math 36% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 57% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-6.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.5% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.4 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$12,063
Chronic Absenteeism19.7%

Students at Boonville High score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency57%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
90%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
66%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Boonville 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,179/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boonville), 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

$64,333

Median home value

$206,000

Median rent

$807/mo

College educated

25.6%

Homeownership

75.2%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65233; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics20sports offered
9 boys'·11 girls'·41 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Boonville R-i

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$12,063NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Boonville High is listed in BOONVILLE R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Boonville High

Boonville High is a public high school in Boonville, MO, part of Boonville R-i, serving approximately 558 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,235 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Boonville High

What grades does Boonville High serve?

Boonville High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Boonville High?

Boonville High has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Boonville High?

The student-teacher ratio at Boonville High is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Boonville High rank in MO?

Boonville High ranks #1,235 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Boonville High's MySchoolScout rating?

Boonville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Boonville High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Boonville High has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Boonville High a charter school?

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

Is Boonville High a Title I school?

No, Boonville High is not currently a Title I school.

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

47.1% of students at Boonville 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
558
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Cooper County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 65233)
10,853
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
38.8
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 · 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 65233; 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

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