SILEX HIGH SCHOOL
SILEX HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the SILEX R-I school district, located in SILEX, MO with about 214 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 15 teachers, SILEX HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
SILEX HIGH School, located in Silex, Missouri, serves as the heart of the Silex R-I School District. As a small, rural public school, it emphasizes a close-knit community environment where students receive personalized attention from staff and faculty. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth while preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.
Beyond traditional academics, SILEX HIGH maintains a strong culture of extracurricular involvement, encouraging students to participate in sports, clubs, and various student organizations. By balancing rigorous classroom standards with community-focused values, the school aims to develop well-rounded, responsible citizens. Their official website serves as a central hub for parents and students to access school calendars, athletic schedules, and district policies, reflecting the school's commitment to maintaining open communication with the local community.
For more information, contact SILEX HIGH at (573) 384-5227 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SILEX, MO 63377-0046
(573) 384-5227
http://www.silex.k12.mo.us
SILEX HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SILEX, MO with about 214 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SILEX R-I
- Total Students:
- 214
- Teachers:
- 15.03
- 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
* 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 214 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SILEX HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 96.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Female
- 52.3%
- Male
- 47.7%
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.