Enrollment
1,719
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Waynesville, MO
Waynesville Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Waynesville Sr. 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 293144002175
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynesville Sr. High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Waynesville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Waynesville Sr. High has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesville Sr. High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waynesville, MO.
School address
District: Waynesville R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 293144002175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waynesville Sr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waynesville Sr. High
Waynesville Sr. High is a large high school in Waynesville, Missouri, enrolling 1,719 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Missouri schools and 58% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,719 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #41.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 41.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Waynesville R-Vi also operates Freedom Elem. (954 students) and Waynesville East Elem. (920 students) alongside Waynesville Sr. High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Waynesville Sr. High compares
Waynesville Sr. High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 58% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 45% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,719 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,719
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$11,554
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
168
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 10.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Waynesville Sr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waynesville R-Vi, which includes Waynesville Sr. High.
$11,554
Per student
-11%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 37.0%
Federal 41.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Waynesville Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waynesville East Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| 6th Grade Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Partridge Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynesville Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,719 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Waynesville Sr. High
How many students attend Waynesville Sr. High?
Waynesville Sr. High has 1,719 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waynesville, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Sr. High is 20.2:1, which is 58% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waynesville Sr. High?
25.5% of students at Waynesville Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesville Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Waynesville Sr. High is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Waynesville, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesville Sr. High?
Waynesville Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waynesville Sr. High rank among public schools in Waynesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesville Sr. High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville on the city page.
Is Waynesville Sr. High a good school?
Waynesville Sr. High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Waynesville R-Vi?
Besides Waynesville Sr. High, Waynesville R-Vi also operates Freedom Elem. (954 students), Waynesville East Elem. (920 students), and Waynesville Middle (906 students). See the Waynesville R-Vi district page for the complete list.
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