Very Good
#614 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 28% in state
Clearwater High
High School · Clearwater R-i · Piedmont, MO
A Clearwater R-i high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
202 HENRY WHITE BLVD, Piedmont, MO 63957
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Clearwater High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 27 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.8%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Clearwater 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,106/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Piedmont), 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
$40,436
Median home value
$114,300
Median rent
$620/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
31.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63957; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 0.6 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Clearwater R-i
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clearwater High is listed in CLEARWATER R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clearwater High
Clearwater High is a public high school in Piedmont, MO, part of Clearwater R-i, serving approximately 241 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #614 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clearwater High
What grades does Clearwater High serve?
Clearwater High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Clearwater High?
Clearwater High has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearwater High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearwater High is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clearwater High rank in MO?
Clearwater High ranks #614 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Clearwater High's MySchoolScout rating?
Clearwater High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Clearwater High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clearwater High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clearwater High a charter school?
No, Clearwater High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clearwater High a Title I school?
No, Clearwater High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clearwater High?
59.8% of students at Clearwater 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
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (573) 223-4524
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 63957)
- 5,068
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 63957; 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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