Excellent
#224 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 10% in state
Wellington-napoleon High
High School · Wellington-napoleon R-ix · Wellington, MO
A Wellington-napoleon R-ix high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
PO BOX 280, Wellington, MO 64097
- Math 67% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wellington-napoleon High score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2021, reaching 67% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wellington-napoleon High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average297/100K
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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
$88,750
Median home value
$224,600
Median rent
$1,004/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64097; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Wellington-napoleon R-ix
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wellington-napoleon High is listed in WELLINGTON-NAPOLEON R-IX; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wellington-napoleon High
Wellington-napoleon High is a public high school in Wellington, MO, part of Wellington-napoleon R-ix, serving approximately 203 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wellington-napoleon High
What grades does Wellington-napoleon High serve?
Wellington-napoleon High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Wellington-napoleon High?
Wellington-napoleon High has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellington-napoleon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellington-napoleon High is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wellington-napoleon High rank in MO?
Wellington-napoleon High ranks #224 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Wellington-napoleon High's MySchoolScout rating?
Wellington-napoleon High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Wellington-napoleon High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wellington-napoleon High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wellington-napoleon High a charter school?
No, Wellington-napoleon High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wellington-napoleon High a Title I school?
No, Wellington-napoleon High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wellington-napoleon High?
24.6% of students at Wellington-napoleon 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 203
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lafayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.4%
- Phone
- (816) 240-2621
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 64097)
- 1,117
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 · 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 64097; 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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