Higbee High School is a public high school located in Higbee, Missouri, United States. The high school and junior high school have 107 students in grades seven through twelve. The school mascot is the tiger, with black and gold being the school colors.
Serving 74 students in grades 9-12, Higbee High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Higbee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Higbee High School's student population of 74 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Higbee High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Higbee High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#554 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
93%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Higbee High School's ranking?
Higbee High School is ranked #554 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Higbee High School?
The graduation rate of Higbee High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Higbee High School?
74 students attend Higbee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Higbee High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Higbee High School?
Higbee High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Higbee High School offer ?
Higbee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Higbee High School part of?
Higbee High School is part of Higbee R-VIII School District.
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