WORTH CO. HIGH

WORTH CO. R-III
510 EAST AVENUE
GRANT CITY, MO 64456
125 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Worth County High School, located in Grant City, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Worth County R-III School District. As a small, rural public school, it emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development. The school offers a standard high school curriculum supplemented by extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare students for both collegiate success and the workforce after graduation.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Grant City community, reflecting the values and spirit of northwest Missouri. By maintaining a focus on individual student progress and community involvement, Worth County High School strives to provide a supportive environment despite the challenges often associated with smaller rural districts. For those seeking detailed information on current academic calendars, athletic schedules, or district policies, the school maintains an official web presence at http://wc.k12.mo.us.
125
Total Students
15.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    123 (98.4%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.6%)
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: WORTH CO. R-III
Phone: (660)564-2218
Website: http://wc.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 43
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 7 26
Grade 8 19
Grade 9 19
Grade 10 25
Grade 11 23
Grade 12 13
Gender Ratio