WEST COUNTY HIGH

www.wcr4.org

299 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West County High School, located in Park Hills, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the West County R-IV School District. Situated along Highway M, the school functions as a community hub for students in the surrounding area, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare graduates for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The school maintains a focus on fostering academic growth, extracurricular participation, and school spirit within a small-town educational environment.

As part of the West County R-IV District, the high school provides various programs, including core academic subjects, elective courses, and athletic opportunities that aim to promote student development both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging its resources and regional partnerships, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student success. Those interested in specific academic calendars, athletics schedules, or district policies can find detailed information through the official school website at [wcr4.org](http://www.wcr4.org).

299

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST COUNTY HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	1
Two or More	3

White
295 (98.7 %)
Two or More
3 (1.0 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.3 %)

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:	WEST ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-IV
Phone:	(573)562-7535
Website:	http://www.wcr4.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 89

Grade 10 86

Grade 11 72

Grade 12 52