Smithton High School

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Smithton High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
505 S Myrtle Ave,  Smithton, MO
Smithton R-VI School District
3.5
2.5
217 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jonathan Petersen
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.6%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
79.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
269:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
97.2%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic
<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 39 Students
University of Missouri 28 Students
State Fair Community College 28 Students
Missouri State University 23 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 13 Students
Missouri Valley College 9 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 8 Students
Maryville University of St. Louis 7 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 7 Students
Drury University 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 10 Students
Nursing 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Biology 7 Students
Psychology 6 Students
Political Science and Government 6 Students
Small Business Management 4 Students
Radiologic Technician 4 Students
Dental Hygiene 3 Students
Arts 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 25 Reviews
5.0 Niche User
8/23/2016
Had no problems with any of the teacher's, especially with the 504 forms
5.0 Niche User
8/23/2016
They challenge the student to start thinking with out some electronics
5.0 Niche User
8/23/2016
The teachers is well educated and strive for their students to succeed and flourish with wisdom
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 2 Reviews
1.0 other
1/30/2025
This school failed me. Most of the good staff left bc this school is a burning dumpster fire and those stink so why stay.
4.0 other
6/13/2011
I would say Smithton is an above average school for a 2A school. Like Tyler pointed out, Smithton has a number of extracurricular activities in sports like Men's: Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Golf, and Track and Women's: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, and Track. They also have numerous clubs lik...

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Smithton High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Smithton, MO and is served by the Smithton R-VI School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 217 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Smithton 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 3.48, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Applewood Christian School, Sedalia SDA School, and more. Learn more about what Smithton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Smithton High School.

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