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Calhoun High School

Public | 7-12 | 69 students

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Posted June 17, 2009

I have been going to this school since I was 4. And though it all nothing really has changed. The class sizes are small and the teachers truly care about the students they teach. In January the High School was burnt down, and when everyone thought that the community would fail to help.... The amount of support was amazing. and so as a senior that will be graduating from a new building and see how this small loving town want it school to still be there many many years from now empowers me to do even more so please come by and see this amazing school! Thank you!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 5, 2009

I am a substitute teacher and have subbed in at least 6 school districts in the last 5 years. The teaching and support staff is dedicated to this small town school district. I have seen teachers take the extra steps needed to reach out to the students that need some extra attention and help. As a result, especially in the last 3 years the students are more respectful. They are willing to reach out and help others. They set goals for themselves and have become involved in additional student and community activities. The school has a very strong FCCLA student organization. The district is working to improve itself with its limited funds. I know there is a lot of room for improvement in this district, but it would be a shame to tear this school away from this community. The school helps hold this hamlet together. I enjoy this district!


Posted September 3, 2005

I went to both these schools, and the teachers are great and doing what they can with what they do have. I personaly do not think it should be placed in a differant school district. Keep it just the way it is.
—Submitted by Jena, a former student


Posted July 22, 2005

This is a small school within a very poor school district. Therefore the school is sub-par, and the school lacks money for many of the extra-curricular activities. The school board is weak at best and the turnover rate of staff is high. The best thing that could happen to this school is for it to be incorporated into another district.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 56% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
23%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
46%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
30%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
30%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students33%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students25%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students50%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students25%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students42%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

7 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
n/a
Government

The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

11 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
10%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 56% in 2012.

5 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 55% in 2012.

8 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
0%
English

The state average for English was 62% in 2012.

7 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2012.

9 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
25%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 63% in 2012.

7 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%
Government

The state average for Government was 52% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2012.

8 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

All Students29%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra II

All Students20%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Biology

All Students50%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

English

All Students29%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

English 2

All Students67%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Geometry

All Students43%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Government

All Students31%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

U.S. History

All Students50%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 76%
Hispanic 3% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Black 2% 18%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 7N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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409 South College
Calhoun, MO 65323
Phone: (660) 694-3412

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