Sikeston High School, also known as SHS, is a public secondary school in Sikeston, Missouri.
Serving 955 students in grades 9-12, Sikeston Senior 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 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 955 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sikeston Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sikeston Senior High School's student population of 955 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
955 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1904
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sikeston Senior 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 Sikeston Senior High School is 0.61, which is more 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
#1142 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
32%
15%
White
53%
67%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sikeston Senior High School's ranking?
Sikeston Senior High School is ranked #1142 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sikeston Senior High School often compared to?
Sikeston Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Co. Central High School, Oran High School, Thomas W. Kelly High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sikeston Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Sikeston Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sikeston Senior High School?
955 students attend Sikeston Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sikeston Senior High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sikeston Senior High School?
Sikeston Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sikeston Senior High School offer ?
Sikeston Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sikeston Senior High School part of?
Sikeston Senior High School is part of Sikeston R-6 School District.
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