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#1530 of 2,221 schools in MO
North Co. Sr. High
High School · North St. Francois Co. R-i · Bonne Terre, MO
A North St. Francois Co. R-i high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7151 RAIDER RD, Bonne Terre, MO 63628
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Co. Sr. High score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Co. 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,014/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bonne Terre), 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
$59,237
Median home value
$171,000
Median rent
$698/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63628; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 641 | Compare → |
| Special Acres SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North St. Francois Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Co. Sr. High is listed in NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Co. Sr. High
North Co. Sr. High is a public high school in Bonne Terre, MO, part of North St.
Francois Co. R-i, serving approximately 879 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,530 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Co. Sr. High
What grades does North Co. Sr. High serve?
North Co. Sr. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Co. Sr. High?
North Co. Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 879 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Co. Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Co. Sr. High is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Co. Sr. High rank in MO?
North Co. Sr. High ranks #1,530 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is North Co. Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
North Co. Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 North Co. Sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Co. Sr. High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Co. Sr. High a charter school?
No, North Co. Sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Co. Sr. High a Title I school?
No, North Co. Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Co. Sr. High?
38.3% of students at North Co. 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
- 879
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Francois County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (573) 431-3300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 63628)
- 15,864
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
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)
- 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 63628; 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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