BERNIE HIGH

www.bernie.k12.mo.us

228 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Bernie High School, located in Bernie, Missouri, serves as the heart of the local educational community in Stoddard County. As part of the Bernie R-XIII School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The district places a strong focus on preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

Beyond the classroom, Bernie High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, student organizations, and clubs. These programs are designed to promote school spirit, leadership, and community involvement among the student body. With a focus on small-town values and individualized attention, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence, ensuring that every student has the resources necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.

228

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BERNIE HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	6
Black	5
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
208 (91.2 %)
Two or More
8 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.6 %)
Black
5 (2.2 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	BERNIE R-XIII
Phone:	(573)293-5334
Website:	http://www.bernie.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 7 44

Grade 8 41

Grade 9 39

Grade 10 37

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 35