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Wright City High
High School · Wright City R-ii of Warren Co. · Wright City, MO
A Wright City R-ii of Warren Co. high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
520 WESTWOODS RD, Wright City, MO 63390
- Math 23% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wright City High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
40%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wright City High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average633/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wright City), 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
$79,803
Median home value
$244,500
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63390; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Road School of Wright CityPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | 4–12 | 0.3 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 159 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wright City R-ii of Warren Co.
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,538NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wright City High is listed in WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wright City High
Wright City High is a public high school in Wright City, MO, part of Wright City R-ii of Warren Co., serving approximately 543 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,172 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wright City High
What grades does Wright City High serve?
Wright City High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wright City High?
Wright City High has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright City High is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wright City High rank in MO?
Wright City High ranks #2,172 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Wright City High's MySchoolScout rating?
Wright City High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Wright City High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wright City High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wright City High a charter school?
No, Wright City High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wright City High a Title I school?
No, Wright City High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wright City High?
40.0% of students at Wright City 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
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (636) 745-7500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 63390)
- 10,856
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 63390; 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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