HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL

HARRISBURG HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the HARRISBURG R-VIII school district, located in HARRISBURG, MO with about 161 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 14 teachers, HARRISBURG 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.

HARRISBURG HIGH School, located in Harrisburg, Missouri, serves as the heart of the educational community for its local district. As a small-town public school, it emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty and students can foster meaningful relationships. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded academic experience, preparing its students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The district, accessible via their official website at [harrisburg.k12.mo.us](http://harrisburg.k12.mo.us), focuses on community engagement and the success of its student body. By prioritizing core academic standards alongside athletics and student organizations, HARRISBURG HIGH aims to create a supportive culture that helps students develop the skills and character necessary to succeed as contributing members of their community.

For more information, contact HARRISBURG HIGH at (573) 875-5602 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 S HARRIS
HARRISBURG, MO 65256-9542
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HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HARRISBURG, MO with about 161 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HARRISBURG R-VIII
Total Students:
161
Teachers:
14.19
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 targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 161 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.0%
Black or African American
3.1%
Two or more races
1.2%
Asian
0.6%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.