COOTER HIGH SCHOOL

COOTER HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the COOTER R-IV school district, located in COOTER, MO with about 152 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 8 teachers, COOTER HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

COOTER HIGH School, located on Main Street in Cooter, Missouri, serves as the educational hub for a small, tight-knit rural community in the Missouri Bootheel. As part of the Cooter R-IV School District, the school operates with a focus on providing foundational education in a close environment where students and faculty often share long-standing connections. Given the small size of the town, the school plays a central role in local life, frequently serving as the primary venue for community engagement and extracurricular activities.

Academically and athletically, COOTER HIGH is known for its "Wildcats" mascot and its participation in regional Missouri small-school athletics. The school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, typical of rural districts where limited resources are balanced by dedicated staff and a focused commitment to student growth. For the families of Cooter, the high school is more than just an academic institution; it is a pillar of local identity and a primary point of connection for the residents of the surrounding agricultural region.

For more information, contact COOTER HIGH at (573) 695-4972 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.