- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chillicothe, MO
Chillicothe High
Federal NCES profile for Chillicothe High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290876000264
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chillicothe High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Chillicothe · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chillicothe High has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chillicothe High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Chillicothe, MO.
School address
District: Chillicothe R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290876000264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Chillicothe High held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 290876000264 · Chillicothe, MO High · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 17.1:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Chillicothe Middle (354 students)
Chillicothe High held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Chillicothe High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chillicothe High
563 students
- Chillicothe Mi
Chillicothe Middle
354 students
- Chillicothe El
Chillicothe Elem
327 students
- Field Elem.
Field Elem.
252 students
- Dewey Elementa
Dewey Elementary
250 students
What this shows Chillicothe High reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chillicothe High compares
Chillicothe 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 34% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 34% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% 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
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,446
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Chillicothe High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Chillicothe R-Ii reports $11,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chillicothe High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chillicothe Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Field Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dewey Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chillicothe High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chillicothe High
How many students attend Chillicothe High?
Chillicothe High has 563 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chillicothe, MO. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe High is 17.1:1, which is 34% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chillicothe High?
30.4% of students at Chillicothe High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chillicothe High?
The largest demographic group at Chillicothe High is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Chillicothe, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chillicothe High?
Chillicothe High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Chillicothe High rank among public schools in Chillicothe?
By Resource Investment Index, Chillicothe High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Chillicothe, 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 Chillicothe on the city page.
What other schools are in Chillicothe R-Ii?
Besides Chillicothe High, Chillicothe R-Ii also operates Chillicothe Middle (354 students), Chillicothe Elem (327 students), and Field Elem. (252 students). See the Chillicothe R-Ii district page for the complete list.