LA PLATA HIGH SCHOOL
LA PLATA HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the LA PLATA R-II school district, located in LA PLATA, MO with about 158 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 17 teachers, LA PLATA HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
LA PLATA HIGH School, located at 201 W. Moore in La Plata, Missouri, serves as the central secondary education hub for the local community within the La Plata R-II School District. As a smaller, rural school, it is deeply integrated into the fabric of the town, focusing on providing a personalized educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school maintains a strong emphasis on core academics while fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage with their teachers and peers closely.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school typically emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused initiatives. By leveraging its size to create a tight-knit campus culture, LA PLATA HIGH School aims to balance rigorous academic standards with the values and traditions of a close-knit Missouri community. For more specific details regarding their curriculum, faculty, or current events, interested individuals can visit their official website at http://laplata.k12.mo.us.
For more information, contact LA PLATA HIGH at (660) 332-7001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LA PLATA, MO 63549-1115
(660) 332-7001
http://laplata.k12.mo.us
LA PLATA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LA PLATA, MO with about 158 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LA PLATA R-II
- Total Students:
- 158
- Teachers:
- 17
- 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 158 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LA PLATA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.