BUNKER HIGH

BUNKER R-III
HWY 72 EAGLE PRIDE DRIVE
BUNKER, MO 63629
114 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Bunker High School, located on Eagle Pride Drive off Highway 72 in Bunker, Missouri, serves as the heart of the local educational community. As a small-town institution, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of Iron and Reynolds counties, emphasizing a close-knit environment where staff and students foster strong interpersonal connections. The "Eagle Pride" moniker reflects a commitment to school spirit and local identity, typically focusing on providing students with a personalized academic experience that prepares them for post-secondary life or the local workforce.

While it operates with the limited resources common to rural Missouri school districts, Bunker High places a high value on community involvement and extracurricular engagement. The school serves as a central hub for student activities, athletics, and social gatherings, helping to maintain the fabric of the surrounding rural area. By prioritizing small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to ensure that every student receives individual attention while navigating their high school years.
114
Total Students
10.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    109 (95.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.9 %)
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: BUNKER R-III
Phone: (573)689-2211
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 6 16
Grade 7 17
Grade 8 12
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 18
Grade 12 17
Gender Ratio