MURIEL W. BATTLE HIGH SCHOOL

7575 ST. CHARLES ROAD
COLUMBIA, MO 65202

www.cpsk12.org/bhs

1,581 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Muriel W. Battle High School, located in Columbia, Missouri, is a prominent secondary institution serving the northeast area of the Columbia Public Schools district. Since opening its doors in 2013, the school has established a reputation for its modern campus facilities and its commitment to a comprehensive academic experience. As a large comprehensive high school, it offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, competitive athletic programs, and diverse elective courses designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the Columbia community and is characterized by its focus on student-centered learning and the use of technology in the classroom. Muriel W. Battle High School emphasizes a culture of inclusion and excellence, encouraging students to participate in specialized programs, such as advanced placement courses and career-technical education tracks. With a mission rooted in fostering student growth and academic success, the school serves as a vital hub for secondary education in the region, supporting a diverse student body as they navigate their high school years.

1,581

Total Students

100.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MURIEL W. BATTLE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	674
Hispanic	175
Black	495
Asian	56
Two or More	163
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	12

White
674 (42.6 %)
Black
495 (31.3 %)
Hispanic
175 (11.1 %)
Two or More
163 (10.3 %)
Asian
56 (3.5 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (0.8 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COLUMBIA 93
Phone:	(573)214-3300
Website:	http://www.cpsk12.org/bhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	100.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	662
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Grade 9 416

Grade 10 401

Grade 11 392

Grade 12 358