EAST CARTER CO. R-II HIGH

EAST CARTER CO. R-II
24 S HERREN AVE
ELLSINORE, MO 63937
184 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
East Carter County R-II High School, located in Ellsinore, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. As part of the East Carter County R-II School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging its small-town setting to foster close relationships between students, faculty, and the local community.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the high school provides various extracurricular activities and athletic programs intended to promote student well-being, leadership, and school spirit. By prioritizing both traditional instruction and personal development, East Carter High strives to cultivate responsible, productive citizens. The district maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a central hub for school news, academic resources, and communication between the administration, parents, and the student body.
184
Total Students
15.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    169 (91.8 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (6.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.1 %)
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: EAST CARTER CO. R-II
Phone: (573)322-5653
Website: http://www.ecarter.k12.mo.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 87
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 46
Grade 10 55
Grade 11 38
Grade 12 45
Gender Ratio