HALFWAY SECONDARY

118 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Halfway Secondary School, located at 2150 Highway 32 in Halfway, Missouri, serves as a vital educational institution for the local rural community. As part of the Halfway R-III School District, the school provides a focused learning environment for students in the upper grade levels. The institution is known for its small-town atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to student development, fostering close relationships between faculty, students, and families.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Polk County area, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of character. While maintaining state educational standards, Halfway Secondary often prioritizes a tight-knit community feel that encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and localized programming. By combining traditional classroom instruction with a supportive, community-centered culture, the school aims to prepare its students for graduation and their transition into higher education or the workforce.

118

Total Students

10.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HALFWAY SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Asian	1
Two or More	6

White
111 (94.1 %)
Two or More
6 (5.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.8 %)

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:	HALFWAY R-III
Phone:	(417)445-2211
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 24

Grade 8 21

Grade 9 18

Grade 10 22

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 17