WEST NODAWAY HIGH

WEST NODAWAY CO. R-I
17665 US HWY 136
BURLINGTON JCT, MO 64428
94 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
West Nodaway High School is a small, rural public school located in Burlington Junction, Missouri, serving as a central hub for the local community. Operating as part of the West Nodaway R-I School District, the school maintains a close-knit atmosphere typical of small-town education, where the focus is on personalized instruction and fostering strong relationships between students, teachers, and families. The school takes great pride in its mascot, the "Rocket," and is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of the surrounding Nodaway County area.

Academically and extracurricularly, West Nodaway offers a traditional high school experience tailored to its smaller student body. While the school operates with limited resources compared to larger urban districts, it provides essential core coursework alongside various athletic and club opportunities designed to keep students engaged. By emphasizing community involvement and school spirit, West Nodaway High School strives to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education or the workforce, maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes individual student growth.
94
Total Students
9.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    90 (95.7%)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.3%)
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: WEST NODAWAY CO. R-I
Phone: (660)725-3317
Website: http://www.wnrockets.com
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 29
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 16
Grade 8 14
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 19
Grade 11 18
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio