- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mountain Grove, MO
Mountain Grove High
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Grove High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292151001182
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Grove High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mountain Grove · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Grove High has class sizes larger than 93% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Grove High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mountain Grove, MO.
School address
District: Mountain Grove R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292151001182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Mountain Grove High grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 292151001182 · Mountain Grove, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 17.5:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Grove Elem. (658 students)
Mountain Grove High grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mountain Grove High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Grove
Mountain Grove Elem.
658 students
- This school
Mountain Grove High
455 students
- Mountain Grove
Mountain Grove Middle
424 students
- Ozark Regional 6
Ozark Regional Juvenile Det Ct
6 students
What this shows Mountain Grove High reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Grove High compares
Mountain Grove 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 37% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 9% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Missouri - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,452
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 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Mountain Grove High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Mountain Grove R-Iii reports $10,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Grove High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Grove Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Grove Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ozark Regional Juvenile Det Ct | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Grove High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Grove High
How many students attend Mountain Grove High?
Mountain Grove High has 455 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mountain Grove, MO. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Grove High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Grove High is 17.5:1, which is 37% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Grove High?
41.9% of students at Mountain Grove High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Grove High?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Grove High is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Mountain Grove, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Grove High?
Mountain Grove High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mountain Grove High rank among public schools in Mountain Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Grove High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mountain Grove, 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 Mountain Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Mountain Grove R-Iii?
Besides Mountain Grove High, Mountain Grove R-Iii also operates Mountain Grove Elem. (658 students), Mountain Grove Middle (424 students), and Ozark Regional Juvenile Det Ct (6 students). See the Mountain Grove R-Iii district page for the complete list.