SOUTH PEMISCOT HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH PEMISCOT HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V school district, located in STEELE, MO with about 277 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 20 teachers, SOUTH PEMISCOT 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.
SOUTH PEMISCOT HIGH School, located in Steele, Missouri, serves as a central educational institution for the Pemiscot County Special School District. As a small, rural high school, it plays a vital role in the community, providing secondary education to students in the Bootheel region of the state. The school is known for its focus on maintaining a close-knit environment where faculty and staff work to support the academic and personal growth of its student body amidst the challenges and unique needs of a rural Missouri setting.
In addition to its core curriculum, SOUTH PEMISCOT HIGH School emphasizes the importance of extracurricular engagement to foster school spirit and student development. Through various athletic programs, clubs, and local events, the school strives to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or enlisting in the military. As a fixture in the town of Steele, the school remains committed to providing the resources necessary for its students to succeed despite its remote location.
For more information, contact SOUTH PEMISCOT HIGH at (573) 695-3342 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
STEELE, MO 63877-1726
(573) 695-3342
SOUTH PEMISCOT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in STEELE, MO with about 277 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V
- Total Students:
- 277
- Teachers:
- 20.38
- 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 277 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH PEMISCOT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.8%
- Black or African American
- 18.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.7%
- Male
- 47.3%
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.