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#1430 of 2,221 schools in MO
Potosi High
High School · Potosi R-iii · Potosi, MO
A Potosi R-iii high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 TROJAN DR, Potosi, MO 63664
- Math 19% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Potosi High score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2021, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Potosi 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,908/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Potosi), 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
$52,071
Median home value
$122,800
Median rent
$659/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63664; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 4 | 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.
Potosi R-iii
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,029NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Potosi High is listed in POTOSI R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Potosi High
Potosi High is a public high school in Potosi, MO, part of Potosi R-iii, serving approximately 679 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,430 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Potosi High
What grades does Potosi High serve?
Potosi High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Potosi High?
Potosi High has an enrollment of approximately 679 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potosi High?
The student-teacher ratio at Potosi High is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Potosi High rank in MO?
Potosi High ranks #1,430 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Potosi High's MySchoolScout rating?
Potosi High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Potosi High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Potosi High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Potosi High a charter school?
No, Potosi High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Potosi High a Title I school?
No, Potosi High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Potosi High?
100.0% of students at Potosi 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
- 679
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (573) 438-2156
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 63664)
- 9,060
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 63664; 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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