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#675 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 30% in state

Hollister High

High School · Hollister R-v · Hollister, MO

A Hollister R-v high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2112 STATE HWY BB, Hollister, MO 65672

  • Math 43% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+4.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation9.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$13,706
Chronic Absenteeism28.5%

Students at Hollister High score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2021, to 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
25%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
32%
2025
Math
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.5%

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 Hollister 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,428/100K

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

$60,407

Median home value

$172,600

Median rent

$878/mo

College educated

25.8%

Homeownership

74%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65672; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9.4% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
4 boys'·6 girls'·22 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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–121.3 mi70Compare →
School of the OzarksPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–122.6 mi278Compare →
Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-opEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–124.7 mi61Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hollister R-v

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$13,706NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hollister High is listed in HOLLISTER R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hollister High

Hollister High is a public high school in Hollister, MO, part of Hollister R-v, serving approximately 446 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #675 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hollister High

What grades does Hollister High serve?

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

How many students attend Hollister High?

Hollister High has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollister High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hollister High is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hollister High rank in MO?

Hollister High ranks #675 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Hollister High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hollister High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Hollister High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hollister High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hollister High a charter school?

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

Is Hollister High a Title I school?

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

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

56.5% of students at Hollister 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
446
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Taney County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 65672)
8,512
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
41.5
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 · 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)
State assessments / 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 65672; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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