VAN-FAR JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL
VAN-FAR JR./SR. HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the VAN-FAR R-I school district, located in VANDALIA, MO with about 262 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, VAN-FAR JR./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.
VAN-FAR JR./SR. HIGH School, located in Vandalia, Missouri, serves as a consolidated secondary education institution for the local community. Situated along Highway 54, the school provides a combined environment for students in grades 7 through 12, fostering a continuous educational experience that spans the middle school and high school years. As the secondary hub for the Van-Far R-I School District, the institution is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student development, offering a range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities typical of a small-town Missouri school. By maintaining a centralized campus in Vandalia, Van-Far aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere where faculty and staff can engage closely with students. For current updates on school calendars, curriculum offerings, and district policies, the school maintains an official website at http://www.vf.k12.mo.us.
For more information, contact VAN-FAR JR./SR. HIGH at (573) 594-6442 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
VANDALIA, MO 63382-1130
(573) 594-6442
http://www.vf.k12.mo.us
VAN-FAR JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in VANDALIA, MO with about 262 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- VAN-FAR R-I
- Total Students:
- 262
- Teachers:
- 20.42
- 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 262 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VAN-FAR JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.2%
- Two or more races
- 6.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.