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Enrollment
2,007
High
DISTRICT 1,420 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLUMBIA 93·NCES 290100000300
DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH
1104 N PROVIDENCE RD, COLUMBIA, MO 65203 · (573) 214-3000 · Boone County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL2,007 STUDENTS
B-
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Scored higher than 53% of Missouri public high schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- CThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public high schools
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
126 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
662 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 492 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 507 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 519 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 489 | 24% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
53.0%
MO avg 44.9% . -3.7pp since 2021
Math
30.6%
MO avg 43.8% . +1.5pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 53 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 31 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are down about 4 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 2 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 9.3% | 43.7% | 26.6% | 20.2% |
| Math | 13.6% | 17.0% | 25.5% | 43.7% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 53.0% | 30.6% |
| 2023-24 | 54.1% | 33.1% |
| 2022-23 | 54.1% | 27.8% |
| 2021-22 | 56.7% | 29.1% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
41.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
47.5%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.4pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 41% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 48% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH
DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH's state test result (41.1% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH this school | 2,007 | 33.0% | 41.1% |
| PARK HILL HIGH KANSAS CITY | 1,947 | 27.6% | 63.2% |
| LEE'S SUMMIT SR. HIGH LEE'S SUMMIT | 1,989 | 30.2% | 55.2% |
| BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGH BLUE SPRINGS | 2,299 | 24.9% | 49.2% |
| PARK HILL SOUTH HIGH RIVERSIDE | 1,890 | 25.8% | 65.2% |
| BLUE SPRINGS HIGH BLUE SPRINGS | 2,429 | 31.9% | 48.0% |
Matched among Missouri high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Boone County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.1% | #163 of 443 | #4 of 8 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 30.6% | #304 of 453 ▼ 54 | #6 of 8 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 53.0% | #148 of 382 ▼ 11 | #4 of 6 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -1.1pp | #87 of 231 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,007 | #11 of 561 | #1 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #261 of 343 | #5 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.2% | #26 of 343 | #2 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 33.0% | #340 of 455 | #3 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +17.6% | #27 of 151 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,007
+87 (+5%) vs 2020
+20% since 1990-91, when it was 1,667
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
was 17.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,007 | 126.2 | 15.9:1 | 33% (662) |
| 2023-24 | 2,035 | 122.2 | 16.6:1 | 36% (735) |
| 2022-23 | 2,044 | 119.4 | 17.1:1 | 33% (682) |
| 2020-21 | 1,920 | 113 | 17.0:1 | 37% (719) |
| 2017-18 | 1,706 | 113 | 15.1:1 | 30% (508) |
| 2015-16 | 1,686 | 110 | 15.3:1 | 36% (601) |
| 2010-11 | 1,942 | 127 | 15.3:1 | 34% (666) |
| 2000-01 | 2,148 | 125 | 17.2:1 | 13% (287) |
| 1990-91 | 1,667 | 104 | 16.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 18% (1,706 to 2,007); teachers up 12% (113 to 126.2).
About DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH
DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH serves students in COLUMBIA, Missouri, as a large high school. It offers grades 9 through 12 and has 2,007 students enrolled. It has 301% more students than the average for high schools in Missouri (about 501).
DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH belongs to COLUMBIA 93, a district of 34 schools and 18,640 students.
Federal enrollment data show DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH is 57% White. The next largest groups are 20% Black, 11% multiracial, 7% Hispanic, and 4% Asian. The school's White share is 20 points below the 77% share among Boone County residents. A diversity index of 61% means there is a 61% chance two randomly chosen students at DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH are from different groups.
Teacher count: 126.2 full-time equivalents. Student-to-teacher ratio: 15.9:1. The gap from the 12.2:1 average for high schools in Missouri is 3.7 students per teacher. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, often used to gauge student poverty, is 33%.
On the allk12 Grade, DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH lands at B-, ahead of 53% of Missouri public high schools.
After adjusting for student poverty, DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH lands between the top and bottom 10% of Missouri schools. Its average proficiency rate across its state test results is 41.1%; the prediction is 47.5%.
In Boone County, home to about 188,043 people, median household income comes to about $72,758, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 52%, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. Boone County has 58 public schools with about 24,547 students, including DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH.
JOHN RIDGEWAY ELEM. is about 0.3 miles from DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH, the shortest distance to any other public school. The five-mile area around DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH holds at least 8 other public schools. Nearby schools with test data average 70.2% proficiency; DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH posts 41.1%.
Federal records code the school's setting as City: Mid-size.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment rose from 1,920 to 2,007, a 5% rise. The student-to-teacher ratio dropped from 17.0:1 in 2020-21 to 15.9:1 in 2024-25.
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Boone County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
188,043
Census ACS
Median income
$72,758
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
58
24,547 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in COLUMBIA 93
- ROCK BRIDGE SR. HIGHHigh · 1,997 students
- MURIEL BATTLE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,492 students
- ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MID. SCHOOLMiddle · 736 students
- BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARYElementary · 656 students
- MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.Elementary · 619 students
- SMITHTON MIDDLEMiddle · 605 students
Other schools in COLUMBIA
- ROCK BRIDGE SR. HIGHHigh · 1,997 students
- MURIEL BATTLE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,492 students
- ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MID. SCHOOLMiddle · 736 students
- BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARYElementary · 656 students
- MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.Elementary · 619 students
- SMITHTON MIDDLEMiddle · 605 students
Nearby schools
- JOHN RIDGEWAY ELEM.0.3 mi · 227
- JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL0.4 mi · 593
- FREDERICK DOUGLASS HIGH0.6 mi · 185
- THOMAS BENTON ELEM.0.8 mi · 232
- PARKADE ELEM.0.9 mi · 359
- ULYSSES S. GRANT ELEM.0.9 mi · 296
Frequently asked questions
About DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGHHow many students attend DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH?
DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH enrolls approximately 2,007 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH serve?
DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH is approximately 15.9:1 (126 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH?
Student demographics at DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH are roughly 57% White, 7% Hispanic, 20% Black, 4% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH?
DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH is overseen by COLUMBIA 93 in Boone County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.