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#2088 of 2,221 schools in MO
Harrisonville High
High School · Harrisonville R-ix · Harrisonville, MO
A Harrisonville R-ix high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1504 E ELM, Harrisonville, MO 64701
- Math 24% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harrisonville High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harrisonville High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,325/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrisonville), 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
$73,270
Median home value
$234,200
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Everett Wade Juvenile Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Harrisonville R-ix
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,704NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harrisonville High is listed in HARRISONVILLE R-IX; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harrisonville High
Harrisonville High is a public high school in Harrisonville, MO, part of Harrisonville R-ix, serving approximately 763 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,088 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harrisonville High
What grades does Harrisonville High serve?
Harrisonville High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Harrisonville High?
Harrisonville High has an enrollment of approximately 763 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisonville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisonville High is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harrisonville High rank in MO?
Harrisonville High ranks #2,088 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Harrisonville High's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrisonville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Harrisonville High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrisonville High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harrisonville High a charter school?
No, Harrisonville High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrisonville High a Title I school?
No, Harrisonville High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrisonville High?
28.3% of students at Harrisonville 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
- 763
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (816) 380-3273
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64701)
- 14,462
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 · 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 64701; 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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