- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wright City, MO
Wright City High
Federal NCES profile for Wright City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293231002266
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wright City High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wright City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wright City High has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wright City High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wright City, MO.
School address
District: Wright City R-Ii of Warren Co. · Missouri
NCES ID 293231002266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Wright City High held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 293231002266 · Wright City, MO High · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 17.7:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Wright City Middle (536 students)
Wright City High held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Wright City High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wright City High
566 students
- Wright City Mi
Wright City Middle
536 students
- Wright City We
Wright City West Elem.
402 students
- Wright City Ea
Wright City East Elem
287 students
- Wright Start P 84
Wright Start Preschool
84 students
What this shows Wright City High reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wright City High compares
Wright City 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 | 36.6% | ▼ 21% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
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
32.3%
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
$12,538
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Wright City High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Wright City R-Ii of Warren Co. reports $12,538 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wright City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wright City West Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wright City East Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wright Start Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wright City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wright City High
How many students attend Wright City High?
Wright City High has 566 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wright City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright City 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 Wright City High?
36.6% of students at Wright City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wright City High?
The largest demographic group at Wright City High is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Wright City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wright City High?
Wright City High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Wright City High rank among public schools in Wright City?
By Resource Investment Index, Wright City High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wright 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 Wright City R-Ii of Warren Co.?
Besides Wright City High, Wright City R-Ii of Warren Co. also operates Wright City Middle (536 students), Wright City West Elem. (402 students), and Wright City East Elem (287 students). See the Wright City R-Ii of Warren Co. district page for the complete list.