SOUTH HARRISON HIGH

www.shr2.k12.mo.us

254 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Harrison High School, located in Bethany, Missouri, serves as the central secondary education hub for the South Harrison County R-II School District. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic development and extracurricular engagement. As a small-town institution, it focuses on providing a supportive atmosphere where students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and vocational training, all aimed at preparing them for post-secondary success.

The school’s mission centers on empowering students to become productive, responsible citizens by blending traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools. Through its website, the district maintains transparent communication with families, highlighting a commitment to student achievement and community partnership. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, South Harrison High remains a cornerstone of Bethany, dedicated to maintaining high standards of excellence for its student body while preparing them to meet the challenges of an evolving workforce.

254

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH HARRISON HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	6
Asian	3
Two or More	6

White
239 (94.1 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.4 %)
Two or More
6 (2.4 %)
Asian
3 (1.2 %)

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:	SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II
Phone:	(660)425-8051
Website:	http://www.shr2.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 68

Grade 10 64

Grade 11 81

Grade 12 41