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#1982 of 2,221 schools in MO

Warrensburg High

High School · Warrensburg R-vi · Warrensburg, MO

A Warrensburg R-vi high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1411 S RIDGEVIEW DR, Warrensburg, MO 64093

  • Math 32% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.7% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.9% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.5 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation6.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$12,179
Chronic Absenteeism17.8%

Students at Warrensburg High score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
77%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

26.5%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Warrensburg 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,952/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Warrensburg), 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

$62,988

Median home value

$227,500

Median rent

$867/mo

College educated

35.1%

Homeownership

55.9%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.8% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Warrensburg R-vi

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$12,179NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Warrensburg High is listed in WARRENSBURG R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Warrensburg High

Warrensburg High is a public high school in Warrensburg, MO, part of Warrensburg R-vi, serving approximately 1,029 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,982 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Warrensburg High

What grades does Warrensburg High serve?

Warrensburg High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Warrensburg High?

Warrensburg High has an enrollment of approximately 1,029 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Warrensburg High?

The student-teacher ratio at Warrensburg High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Warrensburg High rank in MO?

Warrensburg High ranks #1,982 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Warrensburg High's MySchoolScout rating?

Warrensburg High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Warrensburg High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Warrensburg High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Warrensburg High a charter school?

No, Warrensburg High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Warrensburg High a Title I school?

No, Warrensburg High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Warrensburg High?

26.5% of students at Warrensburg 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
1,029
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.8%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 64093)
27,509
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
27.9
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 64093; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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