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#915 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 41% in state
Paris High
High School · Paris R-ii · Paris, MO
A Paris R-ii high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25686 BUS HWY 24, Paris, MO 65275
- Math 24% vs MO 46% (2024)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Paris High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2020, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
38.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Paris 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low208/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$52,634
Median home value
$143,300
Median rent
$702/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65275; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Walk AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Paris R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,764NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paris High is listed in PARIS R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paris High
Paris High is a public high school in Paris, MO, part of Paris R-ii, serving approximately 142 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #915 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paris High
What grades does Paris High serve?
Paris High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Paris High?
Paris High has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris High?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris High is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paris High rank in MO?
Paris High ranks #915 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Paris High's MySchoolScout rating?
Paris High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Paris High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paris High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paris High a charter school?
No, Paris High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paris High a Title I school?
No, Paris High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paris High?
38.7% of students at Paris 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
- 142
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (660) 289-0970
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 65275)
- 2,491
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 50.8
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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)
- 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 65275; 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, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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