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Missouri Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

Name: Missouri Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (High School)
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The average percentage of private high school faculty in Missouri who have attained an advanced degree is 61% (2026-27).

The private high school in Missouri with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is EYC Academy, with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MO Schools Ranked: 90
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 82%–100%
MO School Avg.: 61%
National School Avg.: 56%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MO Schools Ranked: 90
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 82%–100%
MO School Avg.: 61%
National School Avg.: 56%

Missouri Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Total Growth: +13.5% (+7% since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Missouri (MO) avg
2025	57%	59% (▲ 1 pp)
2024	57%	58% (— 0 pp)
2023	57%	58% (▼ 1 pp)
2022	56%	59% (▼ 2 pp)
2021	56%	61% (— 0 pp)
2020	56%	61% (▲ 3 pp)
2019	55%	58% (▲ 1 pp)
2018	55%	57% (— 0 pp)
2017	55%	57% (▲ 2 pp)
2016	54%	55% (▲ 3 pp)
2015	54%	52%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Missouri (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 82%–100%, avg 61%)

Advanced Degree Range: 75% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private high schools faculty in Missouri who have attained an advanced degree?

The average percentage of private high schools faculty in Missouri who have attained an advanced degree is 61% for 2026-27.

Which private high schools in Missouri have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?

The top ranked private high schools in Missouri with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include EYC Academy, Apprende Private School and Chaminade College Prep School.

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