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Drexel High

Public Grades 6-12

Summary

Drexel High is a public high school serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 120 students in Drexel, Missouri. The school is part of the Drexel R-IV school district, which is ranked 364 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Drexel High has seen fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 29th to 367th among Missouri high schools and its SchoolDigger star rating varying from 1 to 5 stars. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined significantly, dropping from 90.3% in 2022-2023 to 72.7% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the nearby Harrisonville High (90.5%) and Adrian Senior High (94.9%). Drexel High also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 19.8% to 37.6%, significantly higher than Harrisonville High (23.7%) and Adrian Senior High (9.6%). Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is consistently lower than the state and nearby district averages, with only 15% of Drexel High students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%.

Drexel High serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.82% to 41.84%, which is higher than the nearby Harrisonville High (26.01%) and Adrian Senior High (19.66%). Despite these challenges, Drexel High's small size and student-teacher ratio of 8.2 to 9.6 could present opportunities for more personalized attention and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. Exploring best practices from the higher-performing nearby schools may also provide insights for Drexel High to enhance its educational approach and address the root causes of its declining performance.

134

Students ?

8.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,854

Per pupil spending ?

35.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

207 S Fourth St
Drexel, MO 64742-0860

(816) 652-0402

District: Drexel R-IV

Feeder schools for Drexel High:

Elementary:

Drexel Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Hispanic:

8.2%

Two or more races:

3.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 77th percentile in 2009 → 12th in 2024

Strengths

✓94% graduate within 4 years

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (23% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 65 percentile points since 2009

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school23%

District avg23%

Missouri avg48%

Not ranked this year

Drexel High did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	68.2	130 of 587	77.9%	★★★★☆
2018	51.8	256 of 552	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	74.6	95 of 568	83.3%	★★★★☆
2015	65.4	166 of 585	71.6%	★★★★☆
2014	61.4	236 of 633	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	53.2	303 of 649	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	73.1	116 of 623	81.4%	★★★★☆
2011	68.8	158 of 625	74.7%	★★★★☆
2010	45.4	396 of 614	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	53.5	297 of 601	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	76.7	71 of 624	88.6%	★★★★☆
2007	69.4	129 of 624	79.3%	★★★★☆
2006	39.3	452 of 619	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	63.4	135 of 527	74.4%	★★★★☆
2018	44.8	247 of 479	48.4%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	13.9	334 of 378	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.5	367 of 460	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	50.2	196 of 468	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.3	164 of 504	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	76.9	29 of 521	94.4%	★★★★★
2013	64.8	98 of 523	81.3%	★★★★☆
2012	57.7	184 of 522	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.8	132 of 528	75.0%	★★★★☆
2010	73.7	53 of 516	89.7%	★★★★☆
2009	63.0	116 of 507	77.1%	★★★★☆
2008	61.1	185 of 539	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	53.8	236 of 538	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	42.8	351 of 534	34.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2018	37.6	243 of 382	36.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	9.8	306 of 321	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	21.4	367 of 430	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	42.8	222 of 440	49.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

White (2019)74th percentile-3 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)36th percentile-22 vs school

White (2024)5th percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics31%-12 vs state

English II13%-40 vs state

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Schools Near Drexel High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP English Language Arts (2025)		MAP Algebra I (2025)	MAP Biology I (2025)	MAP English II (2025)	MAP Algebra II (2025)	MAP Government (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Drexel High	Public	6-12	207 S Fourth St	Drexel	64742	Cass County	Drexel R-IV	No	No	No	No	(816) 652-0402	134	15	8.9	35.8%	119 (88.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)								(n/a)		31.3						13.4			$14,854	$245	$14,609
Miami High	Public	7-12	7638 NW State Route J	Amoret	64722	Bates County	Miami R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 267-3484	80	10	8.2	33.8%	70 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	7 (8.8%)								(n/a)											$17,327	$419	$16,908
Midway High	Public	7-12	5801 E State Rte 2	Cleveland	64734	Cass County	Midway R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 250-2994	201	20	10.1	33.8%	187 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.0%)								(n/a)		48.6	15.9			61.8					$15,566	$352	$15,214
Archie High School	Public	6-12	302 W State Rte A	Archie	64725	Cass County	Archie R-V	No	No	No	No	(816) 293-5312	278	25	10.9	35.6%	249 (89.6%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	26.6	284^th of 367 public high schools	22.6%		50.4	148^th of 378 public high schools	60.8%	136	48.8	62.8		34.8		26.0	31.1		15.9		$14,605	$558	$14,047
Adrian Senior High	Public	6-12	601 N Houston	Adrian	64720	Bates County	Adrian R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 297-4460	375	29	12.9	20.5%	353 (94.1%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.6%)	32.4	251^st of 367 public high schools	31.6%		30.1	262^nd of 378 public high schools	30.7%	11	36.3		17.3		26.8	39.9	21.6				$10,998	$310	$10,688
Harrisonville High	Public	9-12	1504 E Elm	Harrisonville	64701	Cass County	Harrisonville R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(816) 380-3273	734	44	16.7	33.8%	632 (86.1%)	5 (0.7%)	52 (7.1%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.2%)	42.9	191^st of 367 public high schools	48.0%		59.7	101^st of 378 public high schools	73.3%	90						24.0	36.9	51.2		31.1	$13,810	$441	$13,369
Cass Career Center	Public	9-12	1600 E Elm	Harrisonville	64701	Cass County	Harrisonville R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(816) 380-3253	0	14	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Drexel High

What district is Drexel High in?

Drexel R-IV

What is the racial makeup of Drexel High?

Students at Drexel High are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Drexel High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 134 students attended Drexel High.

What schools feed into Drexel High?

Drexel High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Drexel Elementary

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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