ZALMA HIGH SCHOOL

ZALMA HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the ZALMA R-V school district, located in ZALMA, MO with about 118 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 8 teachers, ZALMA 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.

ZALMA HIGH School is a public school located in the rural community of Zalma, Missouri, serving as a central educational hub for the surrounding Bollinger County area. As part of the Zalma R-V School District, the school operates with a focus on small-class sizes, which allows for a more personalized educational experience and fosters a close-knit environment between students and faculty. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Zalma, often serving as a focal point for community pride and local extracurricular activities.

Like many schools in rural Missouri, ZALMA HIGH emphasizes both academic foundations and the development of character and community responsibility. The school offers a standard high school curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education or the workforce, while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages student participation in athletics, clubs, and local events. Its location in the quiet, unincorporated area of Zalma reflects its role as a stable, accessible educational provider for families living in the more sparsely populated regions of the state.

For more information, contact ZALMA HIGH at (573) 722-3320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.