Shearwater High School serves 33 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
97%
15%
White
3%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≤10%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shearwater Education Foundatn School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shearwater High School?
The graduation rate of Shearwater High School is 10%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 87%.
How many students attend Shearwater High School?
33 students attend Shearwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Shearwater High School students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shearwater High School?
Shearwater High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shearwater High School offer ?
Shearwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shearwater High School part of?
Shearwater High School is part of Shearwater Education Foundatn School District.
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