PUXICO HIGH

PUXICO R-VIII
481 N BEDFORD ST
PUXICO, MO 63960
184 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Puxico High School, located at 481 N. Bedford St. in Puxico, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Puxico R-VIII School District. As a small-town school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students can access personalized instruction and maintain close relationships with faculty and staff. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning into the workforce, vocational training, or higher education.

Academically and extracurricularly, Puxico High strives to offer a well-rounded experience that balances traditional classroom learning with opportunities for personal growth. The school maintains a focus on fostering school spirit and civic responsibility, often playing a vital role in community life through various athletics, clubs, and student organizations. By providing a structured and focused academic environment, the school aims to empower its students to become productive members of the Puxico community and beyond.
184
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    175 (95.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
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: PUXICO R-VIII
Phone: (573)222-3175
Website: http://www.puxico.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 67
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 55
Grade 10 46
Grade 11 46
Grade 12 37
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
MINGO PUXICO TECHNICAL HIGH
PUXICO R-VIII
24 Students
481 N BEDFORD ST
PUXICO, MO 63960 (0.0 miles away)
High School 12th - 12th