CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL

CHARLESTON HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the CHARLESTON R-I school district, located in CHARLESTON, MO with about 275 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 25 teachers, CHARLESTON HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

CHARLESTON HIGH School, located on South Thorn Street in Charleston, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Charleston R-I School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct workforce entry. The school maintains a traditional small-town educational environment that emphasizes student development and community engagement.

In addition to its core academic offerings, CHARLESTON HIGH School supports a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics and student organizations, which are central to the school's culture and student life. As a public institution, it operates under the oversight of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, striving to meet state standards while addressing the specific needs of the Mississippi County student population. For current information regarding academic calendars, policies, and district news, the school maintains an official presence through its website at http://charleston.k12.mo.us.

For more information, contact CHARLESTON HIGH at (573) 683-3761 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.