Thomas W. Kelly High School

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Thomas W. Kelly High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4035 State Highway 77,  Benton, MO
Scott County R-IV School District
3.9
3.4
297 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Dan Hecht
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.6%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
24
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
368:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
95.3%
Black
2.4%
Hispanic
2.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Southeast Missouri State University 132 Students
University of Missouri 36 Students
Missouri State University 33 Students
Murray State University 21 Students
Three Rivers Community College - Missouri 21 Students
Arkansas State University 20 Students
Saint Louis University 18 Students
College of the Ozarks 18 Students
Maryville University of St. Louis 17 Students
Truman State University 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 19 Students
Accounting 12 Students
Finance 9 Students
Early Childhood Education 9 Students
Business 8 Students
Biology 8 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 8 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 36 Reviews
5.0 Alum
8/3/2024
I enjoyed it. It wasn't always the best, like every school it has its ups and downs. The school was a great experience for me.
4.0 Senior
11/2/2023
In my overall experience we don't have very good facilities. From personal experience we have a great music program; but we don't have a large music program, nor is it funded. I believe that our administration could do better, but they are doing good with what they are handed. Thomas W. Kelly doesn't have the opportunity other school do, we do not have much money.
4.0 Senior
9/14/2021
It is a small, tight-knit community that supports success. I would like for the school to focus more on academics and less on sports.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 8 Reviews
1.0 student
3/28/2018
the teachers don't teach you anything and they are very rude towards students
5.0 parent
3/4/2014
I went to Kelly since kindergarten until I graduated and now my daughter goes to Kelly and will be graduating next year. Kelly is one of the best schools in Southeast Missouri in mine and my daughter's opinion and she transferred from Sikeston to Kelly in the 6th or 7th grade so she should know. Kel...
1.0 parent
1/24/2014
Also my kindergartener was being bullied by a second grader while waiting outside for me to pick him up. Three teachers were out there and did nothing. I witnessed it while I was in line to pick him up. He told a teacher twice that this boy was pushing him, she ignored him & didn't say a word. We ca...
2.0 parent
5/6/2011
Being a new person to Kelly Schools this school year, I have found that parent involvement is significantly lacking. Academics at the school are okay but I do not see anything that helps to stimulate creativity. Home work usually consist of work sheets only. I have made several attempts to volunteer...

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Thomas W. Kelly High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Benton, MO and is served by the Scott County R-IV School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 297 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Thomas W. Kelly High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Scott County Middle School, Scott County Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Benton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas W. Kelly High School.

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