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Very Good

#432 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 19% in state

Hermann High

High School · Gasconade Co. R-i · Hermann, MO

A Gasconade Co. R-i high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

176 BEARCAT CROSSING, Hermann, MO 65041

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$12,184
Chronic Absenteeism12.7%

Students at Hermann High score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
75%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

41.3%

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 Hermann 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated869/100K

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

$65,099

Median home value

$206,400

Median rent

$805/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

77.3%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
3 boys'·1 girls'·8 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.

Gasconade Co. R-i

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$12,184NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hermann High is listed in GASCONADE CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hermann High

Hermann High is a public high school in Hermann, MO, part of Gasconade Co. R-i, serving approximately 322 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hermann High

What grades does Hermann High serve?

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

How many students attend Hermann High?

Hermann High has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermann High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hermann High is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hermann High rank in MO?

Hermann High ranks #432 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Hermann High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hermann High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Hermann High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hermann High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hermann High a charter school?

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

Is Hermann High a Title I school?

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

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

41.3% of students at Hermann 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
322
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Gasconade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 65041)
5,559
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
43.3
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 65041; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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