VAN BUREN HIGH

VAN BUREN R-I
202 W COLLEGE
VAN BUREN, MO 63965
221 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Van Buren High School, located at 202 W. College in Van Buren, Missouri, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Situated in the heart of the Ozarks, the school operates as part of the Van Buren R-I School District. As a small-town institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and the personal growth of its students, often leveraging its close-knit community atmosphere to provide individualized attention and extracurricular opportunities.

The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and integrating technology into the classroom, Van Buren High strives to equip its student body with the essential skills needed in a modern economy. Through its official web portal, the school provides parents and community members with ongoing access to school calendars, academic resources, and administrative updates, reflecting its commitment to transparent and collaborative communication.
221
Total Students
19.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    211 (95.5%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.9%)
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: VAN BUREN R-I
Phone: (573)323-4295
Website: http://schoolweb.missouri.edu/vanburen.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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 29
Grade 8 34
Grade 9 39
Grade 10 39
Grade 11 39
Grade 12 41
Gender Ratio