Serving 708 students in grades 9-12, Sullivan Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sullivan Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sullivan Sr. High School's student population of 708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sullivan Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sullivan Sr. High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sullivan Sr. High School's ranking?
Sullivan Sr. High School is ranked #343 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sullivan Sr. High School often compared to?
Sullivan Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific High School, Winfield High School, Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sullivan Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Sullivan Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sullivan Sr. High School?
708 students attend Sullivan Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sullivan Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sullivan Sr. High School?
Sullivan Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sullivan Sr. High School offer ?
Sullivan Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sullivan Sr. High School part of?
Sullivan Sr. High School is part of Sullivan School District.
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