PIERCE CITY HIGH

202 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pierce City High School, located at 300 Myrtle Street in Pierce City, Missouri, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the local community. As a small-town school, it fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community spirit. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Pierce City High offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs and student organizations, which are essential to the school’s culture. These programs encourage student engagement, leadership, and teamwork, helping to build a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining strong ties with the surrounding Pierce City area, the school remains a focal point of local pride and continues to focus on equipping its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing world.

202

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PIERCE CITY HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	4
Black	7
Asian	5
American Indian	2

White
184 (91.1 %)
Black
7 (3.5 %)
Asian
5 (2.5 %)
Hispanic
4 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (1.0 %)

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:	PIERCE CITY R-VI
Phone:	(417)476-2515
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 54

Grade 10 58

Grade 11 42

Grade 12 48