Very Good
#783 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 35% in state
Bourbon High School
High School · Crawford Co. R-i · Bourbon, MO
A Crawford Co. R-i high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1444 Old HIGHWAY 66, Bourbon, MO 65441
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bourbon High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 42% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 26 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bourbon High School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated856/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bourbon), 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
$63,139
Median home value
$184,700
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meramec Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–11 | 4.9 mi | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Crawford Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,341NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bourbon High School is listed in CRAWFORD CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bourbon High School
Bourbon High School is a public high school in Bourbon, MO, part of Crawford Co. R-i, serving approximately 273 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #783 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bourbon High School
What grades does Bourbon High School serve?
Bourbon High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bourbon High School?
Bourbon High School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bourbon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bourbon High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bourbon High School rank in MO?
Bourbon High School ranks #783 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Bourbon High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bourbon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Bourbon High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bourbon High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bourbon High School a charter school?
No, Bourbon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bourbon High School a Title I school?
No, Bourbon High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bourbon High School?
42.5% of students at Bourbon High School 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
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (573) 732-5615
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 65441)
- 5,086
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 65441; 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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