THOMAS W. KELLY HIGH
319 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Thomas W. Kelly High School, located in Benton, Missouri, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Kelly School District. As a smaller, rural school community, it operates under the mascot of the "Hawks" and maintains a focus on providing a foundational education that balances academic requirements with extracurricular engagement. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where staff and students work together to maintain a supportive atmosphere, reflecting the values of its surrounding community in Scott County.
Academically and socially, the school functions as a hub for local families, offering a range of traditional high school programming, athletics, and student organizations designed to prepare graduates for post-secondary education or the workforce. By emphasizing small class sizes and personalized attention, Kelly High aims to ensure that students receive the necessary guidance to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. The school’s digital presence and ongoing activities suggest a commitment to transparency and community involvement, keeping parents and stakeholders updated on the evolving needs and successes of its student body.
Academically and socially, the school functions as a hub for local families, offering a range of traditional high school programming, athletics, and student organizations designed to prepare graduates for post-secondary education or the workforce. By emphasizing small class sizes and personalized attention, Kelly High aims to ensure that students receive the necessary guidance to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. The school’s digital presence and ongoing activities suggest a commitment to transparency and community involvement, keeping parents and stakeholders updated on the evolving needs and successes of its student body.
319
Total Students
24.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 307 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
| Black | 3 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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White307 (96.2 %)
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Hispanic8 (2.5 %)
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Black3 (0.9 %)
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Two or More1 (0.3 %)
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: | SCOTT CO. R-IV |
| Phone: | (573)545-3541 |
| Website: | http://www.kellyhawks.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 319 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 101 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 40 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
83
Grade 10
71
Grade 11
85
Grade 12
80
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 83 |
| Grade 10 | 71 |
| Grade 11 | 85 |
| Grade 12 | 80 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 151 | 47.3% |
| Male | 168 | 52.7% |
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