Serving 292 students in grades 6-12, Crest Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crest Ridge High School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Crest Ridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crest Ridge High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1128 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Johnson County R-VII School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crest Ridge High School's ranking?
Crest Ridge High School is ranked #1128 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Crest Ridge High School often compared to?
Crest Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holden High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crest Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Crest Ridge High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Crest Ridge High School?
292 students attend Crest Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Crest Ridge High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crest Ridge High School?
Crest Ridge High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Crest Ridge High School offer ?
Crest Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crest Ridge High School part of?
Crest Ridge High School is part of Johnson County R-VII School District.
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