DEKALB JR.-SR. HIGH

www.bcr4.ORG

135 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

DeKalb Jr.-Sr. High School, located in DeKalb, Missouri, serves as a central educational hub for the DeKalb School District (Buchanan County R-IV). As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school provides a continuous academic experience for students ranging from grades 7 through 12. The institution focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success by balancing a core curriculum with extracurricular opportunities, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere typical of smaller, rural Missouri school districts.

The school operates under the administration of the Buchanan County R-IV School District, emphasizing a commitment to student achievement and community engagement. By integrating middle and high school levels into one building, the school facilitates a collaborative environment where students can transition smoothly through their formative secondary years. For families or community members looking for specific updates, academic calendars, or district policies, the school maintains an official presence through their district website at http://www.bcr4.org.

135

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEKALB JR.-SR. HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Asian	2
Two or More	1

White
132 (97.8 %)
Asian
2 (1.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.7 %)

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:	BUCHANAN CO. R-IV
Phone:	(816)685-3211
Website:	http://www.bcr4.ORG
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
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 33

Grade 8 25

Grade 9 21

Grade 10 19

Grade 11 20

Grade 12 17