Sikeston Hope Center serves 14 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sikeston Hope Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Sikeston Hope Center's student population of 14 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sikeston Hope Center is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
50%
15%
White
43%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Sikeston Hope Center?
The graduation rate of Sikeston Hope Center is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sikeston Hope Center?
14 students attend Sikeston Hope Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sikeston Hope Center students are Black, 43% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sikeston Hope Center?
Sikeston Hope Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sikeston Hope Center offer ?
Sikeston Hope Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sikeston Hope Center part of?
Sikeston Hope Center is part of Division Of Youth Service School District.
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