POLO HIGH

POLO R-VII
300 W SCHOOL ST
POLO, MO 64671
156 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Polo High School, located in Polo, Missouri, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Polo R-VII School District. As a small-town school, it emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive environment. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the standard academic curriculum, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities and athletics that encourage student involvement and the development of leadership skills. By maintaining a balance between rigorous coursework and community-building programs, Polo High School strives to uphold its mission of developing well-rounded citizens within the Caldwell County area. For more information on their specific programs, academic calendar, or district news, you can visit their official website at http://Polo.K12.MO.US.
156
Total Students
14.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    146 (93.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.3 %)
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: POLO R-VII
Phone: (660)354-2524
Website: http://Polo.K12.MO.US
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 37
Grade 10 31
Grade 11 45
Grade 12 43
Gender Ratio