At a glance
Reported students
455
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri high enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 656 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Mountain Grove High: 455 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
15.7:1 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
- 457
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.88
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Mountain Grove High
Mountain Grove High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Mountain Grove. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Mountain Grove R-III. NCES reports 455 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 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, 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 (93%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mountain Grove High
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93%
- Hispanic3.3%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 Mountain Grove R-III
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ozark Mountain Technical Ctr.
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Mountain Grove Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
424 reported students
Mountain Grove Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–04
658 reported students
Ozark Regional Juvenile Det Ct
Other · Grades KG–12
6 reported students
Public schools near Mountain Grove High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Mountain Technical Ctr. High · Mountain Grove R-III | 09–12 | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| Mountain Grove Elem. Elementary · Mountain Grove R-III | PK–04 | 658 | 0.2 mi |
| Skyview School Other · Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled | KG–12 | 5 | 0.4 mi |
| Norwood High High · Norwood R-I | 07–12 | 179 | 8.7 mi |
| Cabool High High · Cabool R-IV | 09–12 | 209 | 8.7 mi |
| Gentry Residential Treat. Fac. High · Division of Youth Service | 06–12 | 22 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Grove High
What grades does Mountain Grove High serve?
Mountain Grove High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Mountain Grove R-III.
How many students attend Mountain Grove High?
Mountain Grove High reported 455 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 656 Missouri high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 457 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mountain Grove High?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 455 students and 29 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 Mountain Grove High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mountain Grove High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mountain Grove R-III attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mountain Grove High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.3% 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 Mountain Grove High in?
Mountain Grove High is part of Mountain Grove R-III, based in Mountain Grove, MO, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mountain Grove High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ozark Mountain Technical Ctr. (0.1 mi), Mountain Grove Elem. (0.2 mi), Skyview School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.