Serving 273 students in grades 9-12, Bourbon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bourbon High School's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bourbon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bourbon High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1320 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bourbon High School's ranking?
Bourbon High School is ranked #1320 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bourbon High School often compared to?
Bourbon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steelville High School, Cuba High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bourbon High School?
The graduation rate of Bourbon High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bourbon High School?
273 students attend Bourbon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bourbon High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bourbon High School?
Bourbon High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bourbon High School offer ?
Bourbon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bourbon High School part of?
Bourbon High School is part of Crawford County R-I School District.
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