At a glance
Reported students
1,492
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
110.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri high enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 656 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
463
Muriel Battle High School: 1,492 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,581
- Teachers (FTE)
- 111.64
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Muriel Battle High School
Muriel Battle High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Columbia. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Columbia 93. NCES reports 1,492 students for 2024–25.
Among 656 high schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 214 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, above the Missouri median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (37.5%) and Black (34.8%). English learners represent 4.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Muriel Battle High School
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 110.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6.3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6.3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.5%
- Hispanic12.2%
- Black34.8%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial11.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
14 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Columbia 93
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rock Bridge Sr. High
High · Grades 09–12
1,997 reported students
David H. Hickman High
High · Grades 09–12
2,007 reported students
Frederick Douglass High
High · Grades 09–12
185 reported students
Columbia Area Career Ctr.
High · Grades 10–12
0 reported students
Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School
Middle · Grades 06–08
736 reported students
Beulah Ralph Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
656 reported students
Public schools near Muriel Battle High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot Battle Elementary Elementary · Columbia 93 | KG–05 | 344 | 0.3 mi |
| David H. Hickman High High · Columbia 93 | 09–12 | 2,007 | 5.9 mi |
| Frederick Douglass High High · Columbia 93 | 09–12 | 185 | 6.1 mi |
| MOCA at Louisiana High · Louisiana R-II | 07–12 | — | 6.3 mi |
| Columbia Area Career Ctr. High · Columbia 93 | 10–12 | 0 | 7.7 mi |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High High · Columbia 93 | 09–12 | 1,997 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Muriel Battle High School
What grades does Muriel Battle High School serve?
Muriel Battle High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Columbia 93.
How many students attend Muriel Battle High School?
Muriel Battle High School reported 1,492 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 656 Missouri high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,581 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Muriel Battle High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 1,492 students and 110.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Muriel Battle High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Muriel Battle High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Columbia 93 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Muriel Battle High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Muriel Battle High School in?
Muriel Battle High School is part of Columbia 93, based in Columbia, MO, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Muriel Battle High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eliot Battle Elementary (0.3 mi), David H. Hickman High (5.9 mi), Frederick Douglass High (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.