FAIR PLAY HIGH SCHOOL

FAIR PLAY HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the FAIR PLAY R-II school district, located in FAIR PLAY, MO with about 182 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 16 teachers, FAIR PLAY 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.

FAIR PLAY HIGH School, located in the small community of Fair Play, Missouri, serves as a central hub for secondary education in Polk County. As part of the Fair Play R-II School District, the school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, student-centered environment that leverages its rural setting to foster strong relationships between faculty, students, and the local community. The district is committed to providing a well-rounded academic experience, focusing on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school’s official website serves as a vital resource for families, offering transparent access to district policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular updates. By emphasizing core values of responsibility and personal growth, FAIR PLAY HIGH School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where individual student needs are addressed in a supportive classroom setting. Despite its small size, the school remains dedicated to keeping pace with modern educational standards, ensuring that students have the necessary tools and guidance to succeed in an ever-evolving academic landscape.

For more information, contact FAIR PLAY HIGH at (417) 654-2232 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 N WALNUT
FAIR PLAY, MO 65649-1020
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FAIR PLAY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FAIR PLAY, MO with about 182 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
FAIR PLAY R-II
Total Students:
182
Teachers:
16.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 182 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FAIR PLAY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.

White
97.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%
Black or African American
0.5%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.