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#768 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 35% in state

Warsaw High School

High School · Warsaw R-ix · Warsaw, MO

A Warsaw R-ix high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 248, Warsaw, MO 65355

  • Math 39% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.3% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+15.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$10,756
Chronic Absenteeism27.8%

Students at Warsaw High School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
75%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
32%
2025
Math
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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 Warsaw High School 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,309/100K

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

$48,109

Median home value

$173,400

Median rent

$805/mo

College educated

13.6%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

21.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65355; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
5 boys'·7 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·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.

Warsaw R-ix

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$10,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Warsaw High School is listed in WARSAW R-IX; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Warsaw High School

Warsaw High School is a public high school in Warsaw, MO, part of Warsaw R-ix, serving approximately 396 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #768 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Warsaw High School

What grades does Warsaw High School serve?

Warsaw High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Warsaw High School?

Warsaw High School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Warsaw High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Warsaw High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Warsaw High School rank in MO?

Warsaw High School ranks #768 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Warsaw High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Warsaw High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Warsaw High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Warsaw High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Warsaw High School a charter school?

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

Is Warsaw High School a Title I school?

No, Warsaw High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Warsaw High School 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
396
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Benton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 65355)
11,029
Area average commute
32.3 min
Area median age
57.2
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)
State assessments / 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 65355; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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