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#1971 of 2,221 schools in MO

Lebanon Sr. High

High School · Lebanon R-iii · Lebanon, MO

A Lebanon R-iii high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

777 BRICE ST, Lebanon, MO 65536

  • Math 31% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.9% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation8.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$11,731
Chronic Absenteeism13.5%

Students at Lebanon Sr. High score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 36% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51%

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 Lebanon Sr. 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,486/100K

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

$50,902

Median home value

$159,400

Median rent

$805/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

18.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
8.9% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·43 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·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.

Lebanon R-iii

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$11,731NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lebanon Sr. High is listed in LEBANON R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lebanon Sr. High

Lebanon Sr. High is a public high school in Lebanon, MO, part of Lebanon R-iii, serving approximately 1,454 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,971 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lebanon Sr. High

What grades does Lebanon Sr. High serve?

Lebanon Sr. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lebanon Sr. High?

Lebanon Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 1,454 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Sr. High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Sr. High is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lebanon Sr. High rank in MO?

Lebanon Sr. High ranks #1,971 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Lebanon Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?

Lebanon Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Lebanon Sr. High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lebanon Sr. High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lebanon Sr. High a charter school?

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

Is Lebanon Sr. High a Title I school?

No, Lebanon Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lebanon Sr. High?

51.0% of students at Lebanon Sr. 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
1,454
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Laclede County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.5%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 65536)
29,680
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
39.5
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 · 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 65536; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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