Raymore–Peculiar High School is a public high school in Peculiar, Missouri. It is a part of the Raymore-Peculiar School District. The school's mascot is the Panther, and the official colors are black, white, and gold. It is also a participant in Missouri's A+ Program.
Serving 1,560 students in grades 9-12, Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,560 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School's student population of 1,560 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
2010
Colors
White, Black, Gold
School Calendar
Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#878 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
73%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes- School Mascot: Panther
What is Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School's ranking?
Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School is ranked #878 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School often compared to?
Raymore-peculiar Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrisonville High School, Belton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School is 88%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School?
1,560 students attend Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School?
Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School offer ?
Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School part of?
Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School is part of Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District.
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