Rock Bridge High School is a public high school located in southern Columbia, Missouri, United States. The school serves grades 9 through 12 and is one of four High Schools in Columbia Public Schools. It is located next to the Columbia Area Career Center. The mascot is the Bruin Bear.
Serving 1,997 students in grades 9-12, Rock Bridge 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 32% (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 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,997 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Bridge Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rock Bridge Sr. High School's student population of 1,997 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,997 students
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
Rock Bridge 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 Rock Bridge Sr. High School is 0.54, which is more 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
#889 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
11%
15%
White
66%
67%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Bridge Sr. High School's ranking?
Rock Bridge Sr. High School is ranked #889 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Rock Bridge Sr. High School often compared to?
Rock Bridge Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David H. Hickman High School, Muriel Battle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% 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 Rock Bridge Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Rock Bridge Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rock Bridge Sr. High School?
1,997 students attend Rock Bridge Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Rock Bridge Sr. High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rock Bridge Sr. High School?
Rock Bridge Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rock Bridge Sr. High School offer ?
Rock Bridge Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rock Bridge Sr. High School part of?
Rock Bridge Sr. High School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Awesome school I graduated from here in 1982 and love the building the air conditioning it has as well as the Planetarium which is now room 303 at RBHS. I am glad to be an RBHS Bruin. I still love this school today and do my best to support it and the athletics there as well as attending public star shows in the RBHS planetarium.
Ravi Sehgal
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