SOUTH PEMISCOT HIGH

245 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

South Pemiscot High School, located in Steele, Missouri, serves as a central educational institution for the Pemiscot County Special School District. As a small, rural high school, it plays a vital role in the community, providing secondary education to students in the Bootheel region of the state. The school is known for its focus on maintaining a close-knit environment where faculty and staff work to support the academic and personal growth of its student body amidst the challenges and unique needs of a rural Missouri setting.

In addition to its core curriculum, South Pemiscot High School emphasizes the importance of extracurricular engagement to foster school spirit and student development. Through various athletic programs, clubs, and local events, the school strives to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or enlisting in the military. As a fixture in the town of Steele, the school remains committed to providing the resources necessary for its students to succeed despite its remote location.

245

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

107.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH PEMISCOT HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	8
Black	58
Asian	1
Two or More	16

White
162 (66.1 %)
Black
58 (23.7 %)
Two or More
16 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.3 %)
Asian
1 (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:	SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V
Phone:	(573)695-3342
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 42

Grade 8 48

Grade 9 39

Grade 10 41

Grade 11 34

Grade 12 41