- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jefferson City, MO
Blair Oaks High
Federal NCES profile for Blair Oaks High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290993000295
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blair Oaks High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Jefferson City · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Blair Oaks High has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Oaks High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Jefferson City, MO.
School address
District: Blair Oaks R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290993000295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Blair Oaks High held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 290993000295 · Jefferson City, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 15:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Blair Oaks Middle School (290 students)
Blair Oaks High held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Blair Oaks High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Blair Oaks High
421 students
- Blair Oaks Mid
Blair Oaks Middle School
290 students
- Blair Oaks Int
Blair Oaks Intermediate
228 students
- Blair Oaks Ele
Blair Oaks Elem.
224 students
What this shows Blair Oaks High reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blair Oaks High compares
Blair Oaks High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 85% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in Missouri - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,333
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Blair Oaks High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Blair Oaks R-Ii reports $11,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blair Oaks High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Oaks Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blair Oaks Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blair Oaks Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blair Oaks High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blair Oaks High
How many students attend Blair Oaks High?
Blair Oaks High has 421 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jefferson City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair Oaks High?
The student-teacher ratio at Blair Oaks High is 15:1, which is 17% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blair Oaks High?
6.8% of students at Blair Oaks High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blair Oaks High?
The largest demographic group at Blair Oaks High is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Jefferson City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blair Oaks High?
Blair Oaks High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blair Oaks High rank among high schools in Jefferson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Oaks High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Jefferson City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jefferson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Blair Oaks R-Ii?
Besides Blair Oaks High, Blair Oaks R-Ii also operates Blair Oaks Middle School (290 students), Blair Oaks Intermediate (228 students), and Blair Oaks Elem. (224 students). See the Blair Oaks R-Ii district page for the complete list.