POTOSI HIGH SCHOOL
POTOSI HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the POTOSI R-III school district, located in POTOSI, MO with about 672 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 44 teachers, POTOSI HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
POTOSI HIGH School, located at 1 Trojan Dr in Potosi, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Potosi R-III School District. As a central hub for the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-graduation success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. The school operates under the mascot of the "Trojans," fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community pride that reflects the values of the surrounding Washington County area.
Beyond its core curriculum, POTOSI HIGH School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations designed to develop well-rounded individuals. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing its official website to keep students, parents, and community members informed about district policies, academic calendars, and upcoming events. By balancing academic rigor with student engagement, POTOSI HIGH strives to maintain a positive educational culture that supports the growth and achievement of its diverse student body.
For more information, contact POTOSI HIGH at (573) 438-2156 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POTOSI, MO 63664-1897
(573) 438-2156
http://WWW.PHS.POTOSIR3.ORG
POTOSI HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in POTOSI, MO with about 672 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POTOSI R-III
- Total Students:
- 672
- Teachers:
- 44.36
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 672 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POTOSI HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.