- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Higbee, MO
Higbee High
Federal NCES profile for Higbee High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291437000667
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Higbee High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Higbee · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Higbee High has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Higbee High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Higbee, MO.
School address
District: Higbee R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 291437000667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Higbee High grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (+15.6%).
Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 291437000667 · Higbee, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 17.7:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Higbee Elem. (104 students)
Higbee High grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (+15.6%). Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Higbee High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Higbee High
124 students
- Higbee Elem.
Higbee Elem.
104 students
- Higbee Middle 45
Higbee Middle School
45 students
What this shows Higbee High reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Higbee High compares
Higbee High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 59% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 94% in Missouri - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,379
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Higbee High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Higbee R-Viii reports $13,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Higbee High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higbee Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Higbee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Higbee High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Higbee High
How many students attend Higbee High?
Higbee High has 124 students enrolled. It is a high school in Higbee, MO. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Higbee High?
The student-teacher ratio at Higbee High is 17.7:1, which is 38% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Higbee High?
18.8% of students at Higbee High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Higbee High?
The largest demographic group at Higbee High is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Higbee, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Higbee High?
Higbee High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Higbee High rank among public schools in Higbee?
By Resource Investment Index, Higbee High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Higbee, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Higbee R-Viii?
Besides Higbee High, Higbee R-Viii also operates Higbee Elem. (104 students) and Higbee Middle School (45 students). See the Higbee R-Viii district page for the complete list.