Hermitage High

Hermitage High is a public high school in Hermitage, MO, part of the HERMITAGE R-IV. The school serves approximately 85 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 93.2th percentile among MO schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 22% proficiency in math and 43% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $38,267, where 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 85 students, Hermitage High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1, Hermitage High offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Hermitage High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.