HARDIN-CENTRAL HIGH

104 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Hardin-Central High School, located in Hardin, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Operating under the Hardin-Central C-2 School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of its small-town student body. As a central hub for the district, the school emphasizes academic growth while maintaining a close-knit environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities and community engagement.

The institution prioritizes preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that includes transitioning to college, vocational training, or the workforce. By utilizing their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families regarding academic calendars, district policies, and athletic schedules. Through its commitment to local education, Hardin-Central High remains a vital pillar for the town of Hardin, fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to help students reach their individual potential within a rural setting.

104

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARDIN-CENTRAL HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Two or More	1

White
103 (99.0 %)
Two or More
1 (1.0 %)

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:	HARDIN-CENTRAL C-2
Phone:	(660)398-4394
Website:	http://www.hardin-central.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	104
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 17

Grade 8 24

Grade 9 15

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 15