Smith-Cotton High School

Smith-Cotton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2010 Tiger Pride Blvd,  Sedalia, MO
Sedalia School District
3.8
1.3
1,474 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Wade Norton
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
500
Verbal
510
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
20%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
356:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
64.6%
Hispanic
21.5%
Two or more races
7.5%
Black
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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 Central Missouri 369 Students
University of Missouri 280 Students
State Fair Community College 272 Students
Missouri State University 187 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 133 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 94 Students
Truman State University 82 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 80 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 68 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 66 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 64 Students
Business 57 Students
Psychology 54 Students
Biology 46 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 32 Students
Accounting 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Mechanical Engineering 26 Students
Education 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 166 Reviews
2.0 Alum
6/2/2022
A lot of the teachers there are rude and so is the administration. The only reason I'm giving it 2 stars is because of the amazing robotics team that is at the school. If it wasn't for the robotics team, I would not ever go to Smith-Cotton. I would not recommend anyone this school if you want a good education.
4.0 Senior
12/31/2021
I enjoyed the layout of the school the most. We have a school store where you can buy food during the day, a library where you can go to check out books or study during the day, we also have a "common(s)" area where you can meet with friends during class to go over projects.
3.0 Sophomore
10/29/2020
I enjoy and appreciate most of the teachers and the classes. My favorite was Junior ROTC, my instructors were amazing and were always there to help with anything as best as they can. The variety of classes you could be a part of was great, we had a little bit of everything for everyone. The counselors are helpful when it comes to ACT, SAT, and other college prep.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.3 9 Reviews
1.0 student
5/18/2018
The school is a madhouse. To be a smarter person stuck inside this school is pure agony. Do not send your children here.
3.0 student
4/26/2011
I actually graduated from Smith-Cotton. Therefore, I can fairly say that one may receive an average education there. You get what you want out of any education, but there are very good teachers walking the halls of Smith-Cotton. There are a few bad ones as well, but such is the case at nearly all hi...
2.0 student
9/5/2009
1.0 parent
9/5/2009

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