SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL

2010 TIGER PRIDE BOULEVARD
SEDALIA, MO 65301

www.sedalia200.org

1,474 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Smith-Cotton High School, located in Sedalia, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Sedalia School District 200. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation through a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with diverse extracurricular opportunities. The school’s mascot, the Tiger, is a central symbol of its culture, emphasizing a strong sense of school spirit, tradition, and competitive excellence in both athletic and academic arenas.

The high school operates with a commitment to fostering student growth through a wide range of programs, including career and technical education, fine arts, and various championship-level sports teams. By focusing on modern educational strategies, Smith-Cotton aims to equip its diverse student body with the critical thinking and practical skills necessary to succeed in a global society. For those looking for more specific information regarding enrollment, faculty, or district policies, the school maintains an active presence through its official website at http://www.sedalia200.org.

1,474

Total Students

88.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	952
Hispanic	317
Black	64
Asian	12
Two or More	111
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	9

White
952 (64.6 %)
Hispanic
317 (21.5 %)
Two or More
111 (7.5 %)
Black
64 (4.3 %)
Asian
12 (0.8 %)
American Indian
9 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.6 %)

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:	SEDALIA 200
Phone:	(660)851-5300
Website:	http://www.sedalia200.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	791
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	134

* 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 9 367

Grade 10 413

Grade 11 357

Grade 12 337