Carthage High School

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Carthage High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2600 S River St,  Carthage, MO
Carthage R-IX School District
3.9
5.0
1,626 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Matt Huntley
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
470
Verbal
600
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
40.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
506:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
48.3%
Hispanic
47.2%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Missouri Southern State University 247 Students
Missouri State University 209 Students
Crowder College 143 Students
University of Missouri 139 Students
University of Arkansas 91 Students
Pittsburg State University 84 Students
University of Central Missouri 61 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 59 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 58 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 62 Students
Business 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Biology 37 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Elementary Education 23 Students
Physical Therapy 20 Students
Engineering 17 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 17 Students
Radiologic Technician 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 102 Reviews
5.0 Alum
8/13/2025
Overall my high school experience was great. I feel like I balanced taking school serious and also having fun pretty well. The best part of high school was the different classes we had available. I loved taking business related classes at our Tech Center and I also loved Unified PE with the special needs students. If I could change one thing about my high school it would have been togetherness. Majority of students only talked to their social groups and now I find that weird because majority of my friends from college we wouldn't have liked each other in high school.
5.0 Parent
6/24/2024
The schools care and are great. Some teachers try to act like parents. But overall I am very happy with the schools
5.0 Parent
8/31/2023
Clean facility and school grounds. Active student life opportunities. Award-winning Show Choir. Large new Football Stadium. Located south of town with easy access. Teachers are local and involved in community. Staff is caring and appears to want each student to succeed. Buses are in top working order with competent drivers behind the wheels. We are 4th generation graduates and love it here.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 student
4/9/2021
Great schooling experience! This school has different varieties of classes that students may choose from. One course I do recommend taking is the Biomedical side of PLTW. The engineering courses is just as good I believe. These classes is a great head start if you want your child to learn anything a...
5.0 parent
12/5/2011
I have had 2 children who attended Carthage High School all four years. They received a great education, did very well on the ACT test, and had multiple academic scholarship offers. The school offers a wide range of advanced placement classes, dual credit classes, A+programs, as well as a fantastic...

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Carthage High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Carthage, MO, in the Carthage neighborhood, and is served by the Carthage R-IX School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,626 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Carthage 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 3.53, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $203,546. Discover additional schools in the area, like Carthage Technical Center, Victory Academy, Carthage Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Carthage has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carthage High School.

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