POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the POPLAR BLUFF R-I school district, located in POPLAR BLUFF, MO with about 1,458 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 79 teachers, POPLAR BLUFF HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH School, located at 3209 Oak Grove Road in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Poplar Bluff R-I School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The campus serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a well-rounded education by balancing rigorous core curriculum requirements with a variety of elective courses, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs designed to foster student growth and community engagement.
As the flagship high school for the district, the institution utilizes its digital platform at http://www.poplarbluffschools.net to maintain clear communication with parents, students, and the local community. The school focuses on cultivating a supportive environment that prioritizes academic achievement, student leadership, and the development of essential life skills. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, POPLAR BLUFF HIGH School strives to uphold the district’s mission of empowering students to reach their full potential within the Butler County region.
For more information, contact POPLAR BLUFF HIGH at (573) 785-6471 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901-3346
(573) 785-6471
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in POPLAR BLUFF, MO with about 1,458 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POPLAR BLUFF R-I
- Total Students:
- 1,458
- Teachers:
- 79.77
- 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 1,458 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.1%
- Black or African American
- 12.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.