PURDY HIGH SCHOOL
PURDY HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the PURDY R-II school district, located in PURDY, MO with about 180 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 18 teachers, PURDY HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
PURDY HIGH School, located in Purdy, Missouri, serves as the cornerstone of the Purdy R-II School District. As a small-town educational institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students receive individualized attention. The district is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience, offering a variety of core curriculum subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities designed to foster both intellectual and personal growth.
The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. By leveraging resources available through their district portal, PURDY HIGH strives to maintain open communication between faculty, students, and parents. With a focus on community values and student success, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body capable of navigating the challenges of a modern, evolving society.
For more information, contact PURDY HIGH at (417) 442-3215 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PURDY, MO 65734-0248
(417) 442-3215
http://purdyk12.com
PURDY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PURDY, MO with about 180 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PURDY R-II
- Total Students:
- 180
- Teachers:
- 18.6
- 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 school
- 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 180 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PURDY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 11.1%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.