MCDONALD COUNTY HIGH

MCDONALD CO. R-I
100 MUSTANG DR
ANDERSON, MO 64831
1,051 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
McDonald County High School, located in Anderson, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the McDonald County R-I School District. As the home of the "Mustangs," the school is deeply integrated into the rural fabric of the surrounding community. The campus acts as a central hub for academic, athletic, and extracurricular engagement, striving to provide a comprehensive high school experience that prepares students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

The school’s mission emphasizes fostering student success through a supportive learning environment, diverse course offerings, and a variety of student organizations. By balancing traditional academic curriculum with career-readiness initiatives, McDonald County High aims to equip its student body with the essential skills and character traits needed to navigate a changing global landscape. For residents and prospective families, the school serves as a cornerstone of the Anderson area, reflecting the district’s ongoing commitment to local educational development.
1,051
Total Students
70.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    650 (61.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    233 (22.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    78 (7.4 %)
  • American Indian
    32 (3.0 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    17 (1.6 %)
  • Black
    10 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MCDONALD CO. R-I
Phone: (417)845-3322
Website: http://www.mcdonaldr1.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,051
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 70.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 589
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 115

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 269
Grade 10 292
Grade 11 261
Grade 12 229
Gender Ratio