For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 680 students in 64505, MO.
The top ranked public high school in 64505, MO is Lafayette High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 64505 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 64505, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 64505 have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lafayette High School, with 72% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best 64505, MO ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 Highland Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4220
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4220
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
64505, Missouri ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1520 N Second St
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4190
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4190
Gr: PK-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 64505, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in 64505, MO include Lafayette High School.
How many public high schools are located in 64505?
1 public high schools are located in 64505.
What is the racial composition of students in 64505?
64505 public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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