WATKINS MILL PARK CAMP
WATKINS MILL PARK CAMP is a public high school that is part of the DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE school district, located in LAWSON, MO with about 57 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 7 teachers, WATKINS MILL PARK CAMP 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.
WATKINS MILL PARK CAMP, located within the scenic Watkins Mill State Park in Lawson, Missouri, serves as a unique educational and recreational facility focused on immersion in history and nature. Situated near the historic Watkins Mill State Historic Site—which features a preserved 19th-century textile mill and family home—the location functions as an experiential learning hub. It provides students and visitors with a rare opportunity to step back in time, offering programs that highlight mid-1800s industrial history, agricultural practices, and the daily lives of Missouri settlers.
Beyond its historical significance, the camp acts as an outdoor classroom that leverages the surrounding natural environment of the state park. Educational programming at this site often integrates environmental science and outdoor stewardship with history, allowing students to engage in hands-on activities ranging from guided nature treks to demonstrations of period-specific crafts. By combining the rigorous study of Missouri’s industrial heritage with the ecological beauty of the park, WATKINS MILL PARK CAMP offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary field trip experience that connects students directly to the state’s cultural and natural landscape.
For more information, contact WATKINS MILL PARK CAMP at (816) 781-8786 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAWSON, MO 64062-8938
(816) 781-8786
WATKINS MILL PARK CAMP is a public school in LAWSON, MO with about 57 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE
- Total Students:
- 57
- Teachers:
- 7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 57 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WATKINS MILL PARK CAMP is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.4%
- Black or African American
- 24.6%
- Female
- 43.9%
- Male
- 56.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.