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
1,535 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Wade Norton
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
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
1110
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
20%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very 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
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%

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 358 Students
State Fair Community College 282 Students
University of Missouri 278 Students
Missouri State University 178 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 132 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 98 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 79 Students
Truman State University 76 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 75 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 67 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 69 Students
Business 60 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Biology 44 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 32 Students
Mechanical Engineering 30 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Accounting 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Education 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 170 Reviews
4.0 Parent
3/30/2025
Overall, the school offers the students many different opportunities for growth within the school. I think the sports programs are improving, and our facilities are beautiful. I think bullying could be improved but I know this is a ongoing issue worldwide.
4.0 Alum
12/20/2022
There are many good faculty at Smith-Cotton High School. The school has a large variety of extracurriculars in which students can participate in or out of the classroom, including robotics, business clubs, foreign language clubs, etc. The school offers some AP credits, but it lacks a large selection. The administration is very attentive to concerns in the school district.
1.0 Junior
10/17/2022
students attending here really are not making an effort in their academics because of the environment. students should not feel afraid of what is next to come or of their safety.
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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Smith-Cotton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sedalia, MO, in the Sedalia neighborhood, and is served by the Sedalia School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,535 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Smith-Cotton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $212,534. Discover additional schools in the area, like E.W. Thompson School, State Fair, Lighthouse Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Sedalia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Smith-Cotton High School.

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