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Strafford High School

Public | 9-12 | 394 students

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Posted March 26, 2008

i feel like i recieve pretty good history lectures, i mean to say that i understand everything that is taught. but the math classes could be improved
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 1, 2008

I honestly think that Strafford High School gives out more homework than our kids can handle. They have too much stress as it is. I also think that some of the policys are a bit ridiculous. Not on everything but on a few of them that ive heard while discussing them with my daughter. I understand that education is very important and very serious. I just think that putting all of the homework on them when they already have Jobs, sports, after school activities, starting to drive. Im just concerned not only for my daughter but for the rest of the students. Thank you for your time.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 17, 2005

Look at Cindy's sentence structure in her review, and ask yourself, was she really 'taught very good.' I also attended Strafford Junior and Senior High School. I saw the very best teachers leave, with the school board not willing to do what it took to keep them, while others were kept on staff. I know these teachers must be long gone, but the school boards inability to keep challenging and good teachers on staff says a lot about the quality of education. I was not prepared to move on to college after Strafford High School.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted June 26, 2004

I am not a parent but I was at stafford for 11 years. It was a very good school. I feel that I was taught very good. I would recommend Strafford for your school.
—Submitted by Cindy McClain, a former student


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.
Algebra I

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

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
76%
Algebra II

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

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 55% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
74%
English

The state average for English was 62% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%
English 2

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

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 63% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%
Government

The state average for Government was 52% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
70%
U.S. History

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

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
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 Students59%
Female56%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Algebra II

All Students83%
Female82%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Biology

All Students71%
Female73%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free or reduced-price lunch61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

English

All Students70%
Female70%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Free or reduced-price lunch58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

English 2

All Students80%
Female89%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Free or reduced-price lunch64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Geometry

All Students76%
Female81%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Free or reduced-price lunch69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Government

All Students56%
Female44%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

U.S. History

All Students46%
Female33%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
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 95% 76%
Black 3% 18%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Hispanic 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 37%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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201 West McCabe
Strafford, MO 65757
Phone: (417) 736-7000

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