SOUTH SHELBY HIGH

SHELBY CO. R-IV
4154 HWY 36
SHELBINA, MO 63468
248 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
South Shelby High School, located in Shelbina, Missouri, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Shelby County R-IV School District. Operating under the mascot of the "Cardinals," the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The institution focuses on a well-rounded student experience, balancing core academic requirements with opportunities for extracurricular growth, athletics, and skill development to foster a supportive learning environment.

As a pillar of the Shelbina area, the school emphasizes a sense of community spirit and civic responsibility. Its academic and extracurricular programs are structured to meet the needs of a rural student population, encouraging active participation and school pride. By maintaining a connection to the broader district mission, South Shelby High School aims to cultivate academic achievement and character development, serving as both an educational facility and a cornerstone for local engagement.
248
Total Students
19.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    224 (90.3 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8 %)
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: SHELBY CO. R-IV
Phone: (573)588-4163
Website: http://www.cardinals.k12.mo.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 91
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 66
Grade 10 70
Grade 11 47
Grade 12 65
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
NORTH SHELBY HIGH
NORTH SHELBY
141 Students
3071 HWY 15
SHELBYVILLE, MO 63469 (9.7 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th