PLATO HIGH SCHOOL

PLATO HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the PLATO R-V school district, located in PLATO, MO with about 298 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 22 teachers, PLATO 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.

PLATO HIGH School, located in Plato, Missouri, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Plato R-V School District. As a small, rural school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong rapport with faculty and staff. The school is committed to fostering both academic development and character growth, striving to prepare its students for successful transitions into higher education, the workforce, or military service.

Beyond its core curriculum, PLATO HIGH School offers various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and student organizations, which help promote school spirit and leadership skills among the student body. The school leverages its identity as a small-town institution to maintain a supportive atmosphere, focusing on providing a well-rounded education that addresses the unique needs of students in the Texas County area. For more information regarding their current programs, academic calendar, and community initiatives, you can visit their website at http://www.plato.k12.mo.us.

For more information, contact PLATO HIGH at (417) 458-4980 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.