HALFWAY SECONDARY
HALFWAY SECONDARY is a Title I public high school that is part of the HALFWAY R-III school district, located in HALFWAY, MO with about 123 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 10 teachers, HALFWAY SECONDARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
HALFWAY SECONDARY School, located at 2150 Highway 32 in Halfway, Missouri, serves as a vital educational institution for the local rural community. As part of the Halfway R-III School District, the school provides a focused learning environment for students in the upper grade levels. The institution is known for its small-town atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to student development, fostering close relationships between faculty, students, and families.
The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Polk County area, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of character. While maintaining state educational standards, HALFWAY SECONDARY often prioritizes a tight-knit community feel that encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and localized programming. By combining traditional classroom instruction with a supportive, community-centered culture, the school aims to prepare its students for graduation and their transition into higher education or the workforce.
For more information, contact HALFWAY SECONDARY at (417) 445-2211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HALFWAY, MO 65663-9100
(417) 445-2211
HALFWAY SECONDARY is a public Title I school in HALFWAY, MO with about 123 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HALFWAY R-III
- Total Students:
- 123
- Teachers:
- 10.84
- 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
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 123 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HALFWAY SECONDARY is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 97.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.