William Chrisman High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Missouri 64050 · Independence 30
#334 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#10037 of 16,910 nationally
About William Chrisman High
William Chrisman High is a public high located in Independence, in the Independence 30 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,417 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 334th of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is math proficiency (56th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,417.
There are 37 schools in Independence; William Chrisman High ranks 15th of 33 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for William Chrisman High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near William Chrisman High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ott Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students · 447 m away
Day Treatment
Independence · Public other · Grades K–12
0 students · 880 m away
Bryant Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
193 students · 1.4 km away
Thomas Hart Benton Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students · 1.9 km away
Abraham Mallinson Elementary
Sugar Creek · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
282 students · 2.2 km away
Mill Creek Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students · 2.3 km away
Sugar Creek Elem.
Sugar Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
134 students · 2.7 km away
Procter Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students · 2.9 km away
Santa Fe Trail Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students · 3.2 km away
Randall Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,433 students
Rolla Sr. High
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Platte County High
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Frequently asked questions
Is William Chrisman High a good school?
William Chrisman High has a Success Index (US) of 43.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #334 of 497 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does William Chrisman High rank in Missouri?
William Chrisman High ranks #334 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #10037 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend William Chrisman High?
William Chrisman High had 1,417 students in 2025.
Is William Chrisman High a elementary school or a high school?
William Chrisman High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near William Chrisman High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of William Chrisman High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.