MARK TWAIN SR. HIGH

RALLS CO. R-II
21622 HWY 19
CENTER, MO 63436
257 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mark Twain Senior High School, located in Center, Missouri, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Ralls County R-II School District. As a small, rural public high school, it focuses on providing a tight-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive environment. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military, by offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with essential extracurricular opportunities.

Reflecting its commitment to the local community, the school emphasizes traditional academic values while utilizing its district resources to maintain modern standards. By fostering a sense of school spirit and local pride, Mark Twain Senior High plays a central role in the social and developmental lives of students in the Center area. Those looking for detailed information regarding current academic programs, district policies, or upcoming events can find comprehensive resources on the official Ralls County R-II school district website.
257
Total Students
18.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    246 (95.7 %)
  • Black
    8 (3.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: RALLS CO. R-II
Phone: (573)267-3397
Website: http://rallsr2.k12.mo.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 57
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 75
Grade 10 59
Grade 11 64
Grade 12 59
Gender Ratio