SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the SEDALIA 200 school district, located in SEDALIA, MO with about 1,449 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 88 teachers, SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL, located in Sedalia, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Sedalia School District 200. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation through a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with diverse extracurricular opportunities. The school’s mascot, the Tiger, is a central symbol of its culture, emphasizing a strong sense of school spirit, tradition, and competitive excellence in both athletic and academic arenas.
The high school operates with a commitment to fostering student growth through a wide range of programs, including career and technical education, fine arts, and various championship-level sports teams. By focusing on modern educational strategies, Smith-Cotton aims to equip its diverse student body with the critical thinking and practical skills necessary to succeed in a global society. For those looking for more specific information regarding enrollment, faculty, or district policies, the school maintains an active presence through its official website at http://www.sedalia200.org.
For more information, contact SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL at (660) 851-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SEDALIA, MO 65301-5898
(660) 851-5300
http://www.sedalia200.org
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SEDALIA, MO with about 1,449 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SEDALIA 200
- Total Students:
- 1,449
- Teachers:
- 88.33
- 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 1,449 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.1%
- Black or African American
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 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.