PACIFIC HIGH

www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/PHS

951 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pacific High School, located at 425 Indian Warpath Drive in Pacific, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Meramec Valley R-III School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the professional workforce. By emphasizing a balance between rigorous coursework and extracurricular engagement, Pacific High strives to develop well-rounded citizens who are ready to succeed in a global society.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Pacific High School places a strong emphasis on student involvement and community connection. The school provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that allow students to explore their interests, cultivate leadership skills, and build a sense of school spirit. Supported by the resources of the Meramec Valley R-III district, the school works closely with families and the local community to provide a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking educational experience for all students.

951

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PACIFIC HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	847
Hispanic	47
Black	9
Asian	7
Two or More	37
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
847 (89.1 %)
Hispanic
47 (4.9 %)
Two or More
37 (3.9 %)
Black
9 (0.9 %)
Asian
7 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	MERAMEC VALLEY R-III
Phone:	(636)271-1414
Website:	http://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/PHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	951
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 9 283

Grade 10 242

Grade 11 221

Grade 12 205