HOLCOMB HIGH SCHOOL

HOLCOMB HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the HOLCOMB R-III school district, located in HOLCOMB, MO with about 226 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, HOLCOMB HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

HOLCOMB HIGH School, located in Holcomb, Missouri, serves as the educational hub for the surrounding rural community within the Holcomb R-III School District. As a smaller institution, the school emphasizes a close-knit environment where faculty and staff focus on personalized instruction and strong student-teacher relationships. The school provides a traditional secondary curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, HOLCOMB HIGH School fosters a sense of community through various extracurricular activities, including athletic programs and student organizations, which are central to the school’s culture. By leveraging its compact size, the school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in diverse opportunities, helping them develop both academic competence and personal character as they transition toward adulthood.

For more information, contact HOLCOMB HIGH at (573) 792-3362 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.