PALMYRA HIGH SCHOOL

PALMYRA HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the PALMYRA R-I school district, located in PALMYRA, MO with about 329 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 26 teachers, PALMYRA HIGH 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.

PALMYRA HIGH School, located at 1703 S. Main St. in Palmyra, Missouri, serves as a central educational hub for the community within the Palmyra R-I School District. As a public secondary institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with extracurricular engagement. It typically serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a traditional high school curriculum designed to prepare graduates for post-secondary education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Palmyra, often emphasizing community pride, athletics, and local student achievement. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—alongside various elective opportunities, the faculty aims to support the holistic development of its student body. For parents, students, and community members, the district’s official website serves as the primary portal for academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing communication regarding school news and events.

For more information, contact PALMYRA HIGH at (573) 769-2067 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.