- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Scott City, MO
Scott City High
Federal NCES profile for Scott City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291545000705
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott City High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Scott City · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott City High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott City High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Scott City, MO.
School address
District: Scott City R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 291545000705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Scott City High grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 291545000705 · Scott City, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 12.8:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Scott City Elem. (282 students)
Scott City High grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Scott City High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scott City Ele
Scott City Elem.
282 students
- This school
Scott City High
268 students
- Scott City Mid
Scott City Middle
223 students
What this shows Scott City High reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott City High compares
Scott City 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 28% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Missouri - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$12,401
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 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Scott City High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott City R-I reports $12,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott City Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott City Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scott City High
How many students attend Scott City High?
Scott City High has 268 students enrolled. It is a high school in Scott City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott City High is 12.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scott City High?
33.1% of students at Scott City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott City High?
The largest demographic group at Scott City High is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Scott City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott City High?
Scott City High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Scott City High rank among public schools in Scott City?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott City High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Scott City, 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 Scott City R-I?
Besides Scott City High, Scott City R-I also operates Scott City Elem. (282 students) and Scott City Middle (223 students). See the Scott City R-I district page for the complete list.