WORTH CO. HIGH SCHOOL

WORTH CO. HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the WORTH CO. R-III school district, located in GRANT CITY, MO with about 168 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 16 teachers, WORTH CO. HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Worth County High School, located in Grant City, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Worth County R-III School District. As a small, rural public school, it emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development. The school offers a standard high school curriculum supplemented by extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare students for both collegiate success and the workforce after graduation.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Grant City community, reflecting the values and spirit of northwest Missouri. By maintaining a focus on individual student progress and community involvement, Worth County High School strives to provide a supportive environment despite the challenges often associated with smaller rural districts. For those seeking detailed information on current academic calendars, athletic schedules, or district policies, the school maintains an official web presence at http://wc.k12.mo.us.

For more information, contact WORTH CO. HIGH at (660) 564-2218 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.