RAYMORE-PECULIAR SR. HIGH SCHOOL

RAYMORE-PECULIAR SR. HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II school district, located in PECULIAR, MO with about 1,928 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 111 teachers, RAYMORE-PECULIAR SR. HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Raymore-Peculiar Senior High School, located in Peculiar, Missouri, serves as the primary high school for the Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District. As a large suburban high school, it is known for providing a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career and technical education programs. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond the classroom, "Ray-Pec" is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school maintains a highly competitive athletic department and a wide array of student organizations, ranging from performing arts and debate to robotics and service-based clubs. The campus acts as a central hub for the local community, often hosting district-wide events and fostering a strong sense of school spirit. With a focus on both academic excellence and student development, the school strives to maintain a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its growing student population.

For more information, contact RAYMORE-PECULIAR SR. HIGH at (816) 892-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

20801 SCHOOL RD
PECULIAR, MO 64078-0789
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RAYMORE-PECULIAR SR. HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PECULIAR, MO with about 1,928 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,928
Teachers:
111.22
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 1,928 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RAYMORE-PECULIAR SR. HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.0%
Black or African American
10.8%
Hispanic/Latino
5.6%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.