David H. Hickman High School

David H. Hickman High School

Public High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1104 N Providence Rd,  Columbia, MO
Columbia School District
3.9
4.5
2,035 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Anthony D Gragnani
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
84%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
122
Full Time Teachers
122
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
78.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
250:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
60.4%
Black
19.1%
Two or more races
9.1%
Hispanic
7.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.8%
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.
University of Missouri 556 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 144 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 131 Students
Missouri State University 127 Students
Columbia College of Missouri 117 Students
Truman State University 107 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 103 Students
Moberly Area Community College 98 Students
University of Central Missouri 89 Students
Saint Louis University 81 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 102 Students
Biology 96 Students
Business 95 Students
Psychology 93 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 67 Students
Political Science and Government 58 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Journalism 34 Students
Pre-Law Studies 32 Students
Environmental Science 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 468 Reviews
4.0
8/22/2025
I Went to School For 17 Years. 13 Because my mother made me to 5th grade twice, and I hypothetically when to college for 4 years. I was supposed to go to rock bridge high but, this school was closer to me. I will say that this is the best school I ever went to. The school in general was cool. Purple is not my choice of color but I delt with it. The teachers were cool; they helped me get through all 4 of my years. Some of them I still keep in touch with. My guidance counselor was the best. He saw something in me that nobody else wanted to admit... The students were decent, some of them had potential... They really only bad thing that happened is that a student stole my $300 headphones one night in junior year, sadly the police never caught him. - Class 2014
4.0 Senior
5/31/2025
My overall experience with Hickman High School was a good and bad experience. I went in expecting to earn my A+ Scholarship like my sister did, instead I missed out on it because my attendance was two percent lower than required by state to recieve it. I was absolutely devastated learning that I not only lost the scholarship but also let my parents down who were counting on that scholarship money. I have made some great friends that will last a lifetime. I am determined to not let my failure define how my next 4 years.
4.0 Freshman
5/16/2025
It is a well diverse school. However due to Hickman having less money we often have to go to other schools to get resources.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/22/2022
It was an amazing school I went there for my freshman year and that was an amazing experience for a student just interring high school so I would recommend you to go there.
5.0 parent
6/7/2018
excellent, incredible such a wonderful transition from the middle school. Feels like a family. The teachers are engaged, people are approachable, parents are encouraged to be involved. Just top notch. Truely I would not want my kids to go to any other high school in town. Very well rounded student b...
5.0 parent
1/18/2015
I've had two students attend Hickman high school. It has been a great experience for both of them. The teachers are excellent. The administrators really care about all the students. My kids received an excellent education here
3.0 student
7/26/2013
I was a student here for two years. I will go through the positives first, I really enjoyed the diversity of the students, I learned a lot about different lifestyles other than my own. I think the teachers did a pretty good job showing diversity. The school has a nice auditorium with plenty of assem...

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David H. Hickman High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Columbia, MO and is served by the Columbia School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,035 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. David H. Hickman High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $186,459. Discover additional schools in the area, like Delmar A. Cobble School, Frederick Douglass High School, Mizzou Academy, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near David H. Hickman High School.

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