- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Imperial, MO
Seckman Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Seckman Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291230001981
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seckman Sr. High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Imperial · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Seckman Sr. High has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seckman Sr. High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Imperial, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Seckman Sr. High held near 1,766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 98.0 → 102.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 291230001981 · Imperial, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,737 enr · 17.7:1 · 13.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Fox Sr. High (1,660 students)
Seckman Sr. High held near 1,766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 98.0 → 102.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Seckman Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Seckman Sr. High
1,737 students
- Fox Sr. High
Fox Sr. High
1,660 students
- Seckman Middle 687
Seckman Middle
687 students
- Fox Middle 570
Fox Middle
570 students
- Ridgewood Midd 567
Ridgewood Middle
567 students
- Antonia Middle 535
Antonia Middle School
535 students
What this shows Seckman Sr. High reports 1,737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seckman Sr. High compares
Seckman Sr. 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 70% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,737 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
1,737
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,100
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 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Seckman Sr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fox C-6 reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seckman Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Sr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seckman Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fox Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Antonia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seckman Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seckman Sr. High
How many students attend Seckman Sr. High?
Seckman Sr. High has 1,737 students enrolled. It is a high school in Imperial, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,793 (2022-23) → 1,766 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seckman Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Seckman Sr. 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 Seckman Sr. High?
13.6% of students at Seckman Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seckman Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Seckman Sr. High is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Imperial, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seckman Sr. High?
Seckman Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Seckman Sr. High rank among public schools in Imperial?
By Resource Investment Index, Seckman Sr. High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Imperial, 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 Imperial on the city page.
What other schools are in Fox C-6?
Besides Seckman Sr. High, Fox C-6 also operates Fox Sr. High (1,660 students), Seckman Middle (687 students), and Fox Middle (570 students). See the Fox C-6 district page for the complete list.