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#1164 of 2,221 schools in MO
North Platte High
High School · North Platte Co. R-i · Dearborn, MO
A North Platte Co. R-i high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
212 W SIXTH ST, Dearborn, MO 64439
- Math 30% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Platte High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2021, to 30% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Platte High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low247/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,917
Median home value
$201,900
Median rent
$755/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64439; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
North Platte Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Platte High is listed in NORTH PLATTE CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Platte High
North Platte High is a public high school in Dearborn, MO, part of North Platte Co. R-i, serving approximately 199 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,164 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Platte High
What grades does North Platte High serve?
North Platte High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Platte High?
North Platte High has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Platte High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Platte High is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Platte High rank in MO?
North Platte High ranks #1,164 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is North Platte High's MySchoolScout rating?
North Platte High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Platte High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Platte High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Platte High a charter school?
No, North Platte High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Platte High a Title I school?
No, North Platte High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Platte High?
22.6% of students at North Platte 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
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Platte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (816) 450-3344
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 64439)
- 1,535
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 · 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 64439; 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
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