PURDY HIGH

281 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Purdy High School, located in Purdy, Missouri, serves as the cornerstone of the Purdy R-II School District. As a small-town educational institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students receive individualized attention. The district is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience, offering a variety of core curriculum subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities designed to foster both intellectual and personal growth.

The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. By leveraging resources available through their district portal, Purdy High strives to maintain open communication between faculty, students, and parents. With a focus on community values and student success, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body capable of navigating the challenges of a modern, evolving society.

281

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PURDY HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	99
Asian	12
Two or More	5

White
165 (58.7 %)
Hispanic
99 (35.2 %)
Asian
12 (4.3 %)
Two or More
5 (1.8 %)

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:	PURDY R-II
Phone:	(417)442-3215
Website:	http://purdyk12.com
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 7 41

Grade 8 48

Grade 9 51

Grade 10 45

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 57