PIERCE CITY HIGH SCHOOL
PIERCE CITY HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the PIERCE CITY R-VI school district, located in PIERCE CITY, MO with about 208 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 15 teachers, PIERCE CITY HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
PIERCE CITY HIGH School, located at 300 Myrtle Street in Pierce City, Missouri, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the local community. As a small-town school, it fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community spirit. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, PIERCE CITY HIGH offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs and student organizations, which are essential to the school’s culture. These programs encourage student engagement, leadership, and teamwork, helping to build a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining strong ties with the surrounding Pierce City area, the school remains a focal point of local pride and continues to focus on equipping its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing world.
For more information, contact PIERCE CITY HIGH at (417) 476-2515 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PIERCE CITY, MO 65723-1124
(417) 476-2515
PIERCE CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PIERCE CITY, MO with about 208 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PIERCE CITY R-VI
- Total Students:
- 208
- Teachers:
- 15.17
- 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 208 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PIERCE CITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.6%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
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.