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Enrollment
1,482
High
DISTRICT 568 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GRAIN VALLEY R-V·NCES 291308000546
GRAIN VALLEY HIGH
551 SW EAGLES PKWY, GRAIN VALLEY, MO 64029 · (816) 847-5000 · Jackson County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,482 STUDENTS
A-
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Scored higher than 83% of Missouri public high schools
- ATest 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.
- A-Three-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
17.0:1
87 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
21%
311 students
DISTRICT 22% · 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 | 366 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 381 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 384 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 351 | 24% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · 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
School pathway
Based on grade levels within GRAIN VALLEY R-V. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
70.0%
MO avg 44.9% . -0.6pp since 2021
Math
58.9%
MO avg 43.8% . +14.3pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 70 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 59 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2021, while math scores are up about 14 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 11.8% | 58.2% | 23.4% | 6.4% |
| Math | 26.6% | 32.3% | 27.4% | 13.5% |
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 | 70.0% | 58.9% |
| 2023-24 | 65.4% | 45.9% |
| 2022-23 | 67.3% | 39.2% |
| 2021-22 | 70.6% | 44.6% |
% 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
53.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
52.0%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+1.3pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 53% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 52% 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 GRAIN VALLEY HIGH
GRAIN VALLEY HIGH's state test result (53.3% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAIN VALLEY HIGH this school | 1,482 | 21.0% | 53.3% |
| NIXA HIGH NIXA | 2,041 | 22.3% | 69.8% |
| SECKMAN SR. HIGH IMPERIAL | 1,737 | 21.8% | 45.2% |
| TROY BUCHANAN HIGH TROY | 2,148 | 23.4% | 37.4% |
| WILLARD HIGH WILLARD | 1,379 | 28.4% | 60.1% |
| TIMBERLAND HIGH WENTZVILLE | 1,525 | 14.4% | 60.4% |
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 GRAIN VALLEY HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 53.3% | #60 of 443 | #5 of 34 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 58.9% | #52 of 453 ▲ 71 | #5 of 34 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 70.0% | #35 of 382 ▲ 8 | #4 of 30 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +6.9pp | #63 of 231 | #8 of 21 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,482 | #52 of 561 | #8 of 38 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.0:1 | #302 of 343 | #23 of 30 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 34.5% | #126 of 343 | #24 of 30 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 21.0% | #407 of 455 | #32 of 34 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +11.8% | #61 of 151 | #10 of 17 |
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
1,482
+69 (+5%) vs 2020
+221% since 1990-91, when it was 462
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
was 18.1:1
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 | 1,482 | 87.3 | 17.0:1 | 21% (311) |
| 2023-24 | 1,444 | 86.6 | 16.7:1 | 22% (321) |
| 2022-23 | 1,438 | 83.7 | 17.2:1 | 22% (322) |
| 2020-21 | 1,413 | 78 | 18.1:1 | 21% (301) |
| 2017-18 | 1,326 | 79.1 | 16.8:1 | 21% (280) |
| 2015-16 | 1,190 | 75 | 15.9:1 | 17% (197) |
| 2010-11 | 937 | 59 | 15.9:1 | 19% (180) |
| 2000-01 | 449 | 31 | 14.5:1 | 4% (18) |
| 1990-91 | 462 | 28 | 16.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for GRAIN VALLEY HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 12% (1,326 to 1,482); teachers up 10% (79.1 to 87.3).
About GRAIN VALLEY HIGH
In GRAIN VALLEY, Missouri, part of Jackson County, GRAIN VALLEY HIGH is a high school. The student body numbers 1,482 students, from grades 9 through 12. Average enrollment for high schools in Missouri is about 501, so this school runs 196% above that.
GRAIN VALLEY R-V enrolls 4,546 students in 8 schools, including GRAIN VALLEY HIGH.
The large majority of students at GRAIN VALLEY HIGH, 80%, are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 8% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, and 3% Black. The White share of the county population is lower, at 62%. By the diversity index, GRAIN VALLEY HIGH comes in at 35%.
Federal data list 87.3 full-time-equivalent teachers at GRAIN VALLEY HIGH in 2024-25, for a ratio of 17.0:1. The average ratio among high schools in Missouri is 12.2:1, lower than at this school. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 21%. Across public schools in Jackson County, the average is 60%.
Measured against Missouri public high schools, GRAIN VALLEY HIGH receives an A-. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Predicted from its free or reduced-price lunch share, GRAIN VALLEY HIGH would score about 52.0%. It scores 53.3%, 1.3 points above that figure.
Federal survey data for Jackson County show that median household income is about $68,577, about 34% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 10%. A total of 244 public schools operate in Jackson County, serving about 105,714 students.
Nearby, SNI-A-BAR ELEM. is about 0.1 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8. Ranked by average proficiency, GRAIN VALLEY HIGH places 3rd out of 9 schools in its immediate area.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Suburb: Large.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count climbed from 1,413 to 1,482. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (17.0:1) than in 2020-21 (18.1:1).
The GRAIN VALLEY HIGH community page is open for posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Jackson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
719,976
Census ACS
Median income
$68,577
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
244
105,714 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in GRAIN VALLEY R-V
- PRAIRIE BRANCH ELEM.Elementary · 567 students
- GRAIN VALLEY NORTH MIDDLE SCHLMiddle · 527 students
- GRAIN VALLEY SOUTH MIDDLE SCHLMiddle · 516 students
- SNI-A-BAR ELEM.Elementary · 475 students
- STONY POINT ELEM.Elementary · 474 students
- MATTHEWS ELEM.Elementary · 422 students
Other schools in GRAIN VALLEY
- PRAIRIE BRANCH ELEM.Elementary · 567 students
- GRAIN VALLEY NORTH MIDDLE SCHLMiddle · 527 students
- GRAIN VALLEY SOUTH MIDDLE SCHLMiddle · 516 students
- SNI-A-BAR ELEM.Elementary · 475 students
- STONY POINT ELEM.Elementary · 474 students
- MATTHEWS ELEM.Elementary · 422 students
Nearby schools
- SNI-A-BAR ELEM.0.1 mi · 475
- MATTHEWS ELEM.1.2 mi · 422
- GRAIN VALLEY SOUTH MIDDLE SCHL1.3 mi · 516
- STONY POINT ELEM.1.4 mi · 474
- PRAIRIE BRANCH ELEM.2.1 mi · 567
- BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGH2.5 mi · 2,299
Frequently asked questions
About GRAIN VALLEY HIGHHow many students attend GRAIN VALLEY HIGH?
GRAIN VALLEY HIGH enrolls approximately 1,482 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does GRAIN VALLEY HIGH serve?
GRAIN VALLEY HIGH serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at GRAIN VALLEY HIGH?
Approximately 17.0:1 students per teacher at GRAIN VALLEY HIGH.
What is the racial breakdown of students at GRAIN VALLEY HIGH?
At GRAIN VALLEY HIGH, the student body is approximately 80% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is GRAIN VALLEY HIGH in?
GRAIN VALLEY HIGH is part of GRAIN VALLEY R-V.
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