HERCULANEUM HIGH

www.dunklin.k12.mo.us

489 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Herculaneum High School, located at 1 Blackcat Drive in Herculaneum, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Dunklin R-V School District. As the home of the "Blackcats," the school maintains a strong sense of community pride and identity within the Jefferson County area. The institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous coursework, extracurricular involvement, and a commitment to student development.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Dunklin R-V School District, which emphasizes a supportive learning environment and community-focused engagement. By utilizing their official website, http://www.dunklin.k12.mo.us, students, parents, and community members can access essential resources, including academic calendars, athletic schedules, and district-wide policies. Herculaneum High School serves as a vital hub for the local community, striving to foster both intellectual growth and character development among its diverse student body.

489

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERCULANEUM HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	19
Black	14
Asian	9
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

White
432 (88.3 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.9 %)
Black
14 (2.9 %)
Two or More
12 (2.5 %)
Asian
9 (1.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	DUNKLIN R-V
Phone:	(636)479-5200
Website:	http://www.dunklin.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 9 123

Grade 10 118

Grade 11 134

Grade 12 114