Serving 59 students in grades 6-12, Hale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hale High School's student population of 59 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1902
Colors
Cardinal Red
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Cardinals
School Rankings
Hale 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 Hale High School is 0.22, 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
#1159 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Hispanic
2%
9%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hale High School's ranking?
Hale High School is ranked #1159 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hale High School?
The graduation rate of Hale High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hale High School?
59 students attend Hale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hale High School students are White, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hale High School?
Hale High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hale High School offer ?
Hale High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hale High School part of?
Hale High School is part of Hale R-I School District.
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