CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

www.nmceaglenation.com

400 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central High School, located at 310 US Hwy 61 in New Madrid, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the New Madrid County R-I School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in the region, fostering both intellectual growth and extracurricular engagement. The school operates with a focus on preparing its student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the local New Madrid community, serving as a hub for academic and social development. Through its official website, the district maintains a commitment to transparency and communication, offering resources for parents, students, and the community to stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. By balancing core curriculum requirements with various student activities, Central High aims to provide a supportive environment that reflects the values and needs of the Southeast Missouri community.

400

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	14
Black	105
Two or More	24

White
257 (64.2 %)
Black
105 (26.3 %)
Two or More
24 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
14 (3.5 %)

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:	NEW MADRID CO. R-I
Phone:	(573)688-2165
Website:	http://www.nmceaglenation.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	361
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 9 103

Grade 10 98

Grade 11 95

Grade 12 104