ST. JAMES HIGH

553 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

St. James High School, located at 101 E. Scioto in St. James, Missouri, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the St. James R-I School District, the high school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The school offers a standard comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for various post-graduation paths, including four-year universities, technical training, and direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, St. James High School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded student experience by providing a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are intended to encourage school spirit, leadership, and community involvement. By leveraging its resources and maintaining a connection to the broader St. James community, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of learning and citizenship. Further information regarding specific school policies, calendars, and academic initiatives can be found on their official website at http://stjschools.org.

553

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ST. JAMES HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	503
Hispanic	14
Black	18
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
503 (91.0 %)
Black
18 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
14 (2.5 %)
Two or More
9 (1.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	ST. JAMES R-I
Phone:	(573)265-2300
Website:	http://stjschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 9 155

Grade 10 141

Grade 11 137

Grade 12 120