- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ozark, MO
Ozark High
Federal NCES profile for Ozark High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292343001351
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ozark High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Ozark · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ozark High has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ozark High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Ozark, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Ozark High held near 1,795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 113.3 → 114.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 292343001351 · Ozark, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,789 enr · 15.8:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Ozark Jr. High (943 students)
Ozark High held near 1,795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 113.3 → 114.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ozark High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ozark High
1,789 students
- Ozark Jr. High
Ozark Jr. High
943 students
- Ozark Middle S
Ozark Middle School
876 students
- West Elem. 584
West Elem.
584 students
- East Elem. 515
East Elem.
515 students
- North Elem. 514
North Elem.
514 students
What this shows Ozark High reports 1,789 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ozark High compares
Ozark 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 49% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,789 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,789
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$11,197
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Ozark High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ozark R-Vi reports $11,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ozark High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ozark Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ozark High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,789 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ozark High
How many students attend Ozark High?
Ozark High has 1,789 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ozark, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,838 (2022-23) → 1,795 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ozark High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ozark High is 15.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ozark High?
23.7% of students at Ozark High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ozark High?
The largest demographic group at Ozark High is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Ozark, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ozark High?
Ozark High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Ozark High rank among public schools in Ozark?
By Resource Investment Index, Ozark High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Ozark, 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 Ozark on the city page.
What other schools are in Ozark R-Vi?
Besides Ozark High, Ozark R-Vi also operates Ozark Jr. High (943 students), Ozark Middle School (876 students), and West Elem. (584 students). See the Ozark R-Vi district page for the complete list.