What this tracks
This dataset counts how many students at each Missouri high school completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each school year.
Why it matters to you
Parents can compare FAFSA completion rates between schools when deciding where to enroll their teen. A school with consistently low FAFSA rates may indicate less college-going culture or weaker counseling support. Missouri business owners who offer scholarships can use this data to target outreach to schools where financial aid applications lag behind peers.
How to read this data
school_name — The high school’s name (e.g., “WESTWOOD BAPTIST ACADEMY”).
number_of_applications — How many seniors submitted FAFSAs that year (e.g., “6”).
school_year — The academic year being reported (e.g., “2017”).
Where this leaves you
This dataset doesn’t let you look anything up by your address, but it’s still a window into how the state operates. Read it to understand the scope of the program and what the official records contain; the city or state’s own interactive map (linked on this page) shows the locations involved.