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#1666 of 2,221 schools in MO
Kennett High
High School · Kennett 39 · Kennett, MO
A Kennett 39 high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 W WASHINGTON ST, Kennett, MO 63857
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kennett High score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 27 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kennett 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,652/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennett), 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
$55,817
Median home value
$109,500
Median rent
$599/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63857; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.3 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kennett 39
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,781NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 39.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennett High is listed in KENNETT 39; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennett High
Kennett High is a public high school in Kennett, MO, part of Kennett 39, serving approximately 506 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,666 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennett High
What grades does Kennett High serve?
Kennett High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kennett High?
Kennett High has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennett High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennett High is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kennett High rank in MO?
Kennett High ranks #1,666 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Kennett High's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennett High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Kennett High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennett High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kennett High a charter school?
No, Kennett High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kennett High a Title I school?
No, Kennett High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennett High?
99.4% of students at Kennett 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
- 506
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Dunklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (573) 717-1120
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 63857)
- 11,964
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 · 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)
- 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 63857; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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