Enrollment
1,469
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Branson, MO
Branson High
Federal NCES profile for Branson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290576000122
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Branson High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Branson · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Branson High has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Branson High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Branson, MO.
School address
District: Branson R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290576000122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Branson High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Branson High
Branson High is a large high school in Branson, Missouri, enrolling 1,469 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Missouri schools and 32% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.9% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,469 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 61 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #27.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 383 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,469 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Branson R-Iv also operates Branson Jr. High (694 students) and Buchanan Elementary (578 students) alongside Branson High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Branson High compares
Branson High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 24% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,469 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,469
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Missouri - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,461
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
279
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Branson High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Branson R-Iv, which includes Branson High.
$10,461
Per student
-19%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.5%
State 23.7%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Branson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branson Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Branson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Branson High
How many students attend Branson High?
Branson High has 1,469 students enrolled. It is a high school in Branson, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Branson High is 16.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Branson High?
34.9% of students at Branson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Branson High?
The largest demographic group at Branson High is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Branson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Branson High?
Branson High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Branson High rank among public schools in Branson?
By Resource Investment Index, Branson High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Branson, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Branson on the city page.
Is Branson High a good school?
Branson High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Branson R-Iv?
Besides Branson High, Branson R-Iv also operates Branson Jr. High (694 students), Buchanan Elementary (578 students), and Cedar Ridge Elementary (517 students). See the Branson R-Iv district page for the complete list.
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