Southern Boone High

540 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southern Boone High School, located in Ashland, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Southern Boone County School District. Situated in a growing community between Columbia and Jefferson City, the school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere while offering a comprehensive academic curriculum. The school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, balancing rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a variety of vocational and elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Southern Boone High School maintains an active campus culture centered on school spirit and student engagement. The "Eagles" participate in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive MSHSAA athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led organizations. With its focus on community involvement and academic achievement, the school serves as a central hub for the Ashland area, striving to develop responsible citizens through a combination of traditional instructional methods and modern educational resources.

540

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Boone High
Demographic	Student Count
White	492
Hispanic	12
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

White
492 (91.1 %)
Two or More
25 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.2 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	SOUTHERN BOONE CO. R-I
Phone:	(573)657-2144
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 9 137

Grade 10 139

Grade 11 130

Grade 12 134