BELLE HIGH SCHOOL

BELLE HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the MARIES CO. R-II school district, located in BELLE, MO with about 177 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, BELLE HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BELLE HIGH School is located in Belle, Missouri, and serves as a key educational institution within the Maries County R-II School District. The school provides a traditional secondary education program designed to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities, whether in higher education or the workforce. As a small-town school, it emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on the individual development and academic progress of their student body.

Beyond core academic instruction, the school is integrated into the broader Maries R-II district framework, which aims to foster a supportive learning environment through various extracurricular activities and student services. By leveraging the resources of the Maries R-II school system, BELLE HIGH provides its students with a structured curriculum focused on meeting state educational standards while maintaining the personalized attention characteristic of a rural Missouri school district.

For more information, contact BELLE HIGH at (573) 859-6114 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.