CHARLESTON HIGH

CHARLESTON R-I
606 S. THORN ST
CHARLESTON, MO 63834
331 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Charleston High School, located on South Thorn Street in Charleston, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Charleston R-I School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct workforce entry. The school maintains a traditional small-town educational environment that emphasizes student development and community engagement.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Charleston High School supports a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics and student organizations, which are central to the school's culture and student life. As a public institution, it operates under the oversight of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, striving to meet state standards while addressing the specific needs of the Mississippi County student population. For current information regarding academic calendars, policies, and district news, the school maintains an official presence through its website at http://charleston.k12.mo.us.
331
Total Students
29.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    218 (65.9 %)
  • White
    88 (26.6 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (3.0 %)
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: CHARLESTON R-I
Phone: (573)683-3761
Website: http://www.charlestonbluejays.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 310
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 58
Grade 8 46
Grade 9 55
Grade 10 60
Grade 11 55
Grade 12 57
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SOUTHEAST CORRECTIONAL CENTER
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
300 E PEDRO SIMMONS DR
CHARLESTON, MO 63834 (1.7 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th