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#1013 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 46% in state
Park Hill South High
High School · Park Hill · Riverside, MO
A high school in Riverside, MO where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4500 NW RIVER PARK DR, Riverside, MO 64150
- Math 74% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Park Hill South High score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 69% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Park Hill South High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,325/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverside), 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
$51,500
Median home value
$323,300
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
44.8%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sumner Academy of Arts & ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 8–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,005 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Park Hill
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #10 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,382NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Park Hill South High is listed in PARK HILL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Hill South High
Park Hill South High is a public high school in Riverside, MO, part of Park Hill, serving approximately 1,869 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,013 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Hill South High
What grades does Park Hill South High serve?
Park Hill South High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Park Hill South High?
Park Hill South High has an enrollment of approximately 1,869 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Hill South High?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Hill South High is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Hill South High rank in MO?
Park Hill South High ranks #1,013 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Park Hill South High's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Hill South High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Park Hill South High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Hill South High has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Park Hill South High a charter school?
No, Park Hill South High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Hill South High a Title I school?
No, Park Hill South High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Hill South High?
24.5% of students at Park Hill South 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
- 1,869
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Platte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (816) 359-4120
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64150)
- 4,294
- Area median age
- 35
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 · 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 64150; 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
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