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#1643 of 2,221 schools in MO
Sturgeon High
High School · Sturgeon R-v · Sturgeon, MO
A Sturgeon R-v high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
210 W PATTON ST, Sturgeon, MO 65284
- Math 37% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sturgeon High score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
37%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sturgeon 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average264/100K
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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
$86,959
Median home value
$184,000
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65284; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnydale Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Moca-sEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | Not available | 1,747 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sturgeon R-v
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $3,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sturgeon High is listed in STURGEON R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sturgeon High
Sturgeon High is a public high school in Sturgeon, MO, part of Sturgeon R-v, serving approximately 138 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,643 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sturgeon High
What grades does Sturgeon High serve?
Sturgeon High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sturgeon High?
Sturgeon High has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sturgeon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sturgeon High is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sturgeon High rank in MO?
Sturgeon High ranks #1,643 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Sturgeon High's MySchoolScout rating?
Sturgeon High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Sturgeon High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sturgeon High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sturgeon High a charter school?
No, Sturgeon High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sturgeon High a Title I school?
No, Sturgeon High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sturgeon High?
37.0% of students at Sturgeon 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
- 138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (573) 687-4005
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 65284)
- 2,172
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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)
- 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 65284; 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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