KENNETT HIGH

497 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kennett High School, located at 1400 W Washington St in Kennett, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Kennett School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The facility functions as a central hub for the district, hosting a variety of academic programs, student organizations, and extracurricular activities that aim to foster both intellectual growth and social development among the student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Kennett High School plays an essential role in the cultural and athletic life of the city. The school is known for its active engagement with the local community, maintaining a strong tradition of school spirit through its athletic programs and various public events. By balancing a rigorous commitment to state educational standards with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that reflects the values and needs of the residents of Kennett and the surrounding Dunklin County area.

497

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENNETT HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	45
Black	133
Asian	3
Two or More	14

White
302 (60.8 %)
Black
133 (26.8 %)
Hispanic
45 (9.1 %)
Two or More
14 (2.8 %)
Asian
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:	KENNETT 39
Phone:	(573)717-1120
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	493
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 145

Grade 10 115

Grade 11 111

Grade 12 126