MARK TWAIN SR. HIGH SCHOOL

MARK TWAIN SR. HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the RALLS CO. R-II school district, located in CENTER, MO with about 231 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 17 teachers, MARK TWAIN SR. 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.

Mark Twain Senior High School, located in Center, Missouri, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Ralls County R-II School District. As a small, rural public high school, it focuses on providing a tight-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive environment. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military, by offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with essential extracurricular opportunities.

Reflecting its commitment to the local community, the school emphasizes traditional academic values while utilizing its district resources to maintain modern standards. By fostering a sense of school spirit and local pride, Mark Twain Senior High plays a central role in the social and developmental lives of students in the Center area. Those looking for detailed information regarding current academic programs, district policies, or upcoming events can find comprehensive resources on the official Ralls County R-II school district website.

For more information, contact MARK TWAIN SR. HIGH at (573) 267-3397 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

21622 HWY 19
CENTER, MO 63436-9648
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MARK TWAIN SR. HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CENTER, MO with about 231 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
RALLS CO. R-II
Total Students:
231
Teachers:
17.83
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 targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 231 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARK TWAIN SR. HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
97.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
1.3%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.