VAN-FAR JR./SR. HIGH

VAN-FAR R-I
2200 HWY 54 WEST
VANDALIA, MO 63382
262 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Van-Far Jr./Sr. High School, located in Vandalia, Missouri, serves as a consolidated secondary education institution for the local community. Situated along Highway 54, the school provides a combined environment for students in grades 7 through 12, fostering a continuous educational experience that spans the middle school and high school years. As the secondary hub for the Van-Far R-I School District, the institution is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student development, offering a range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities typical of a small-town Missouri school. By maintaining a centralized campus in Vandalia, Van-Far aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere where faculty and staff can engage closely with students. For current updates on school calendars, curriculum offerings, and district policies, the school maintains an official website at http://www.vf.k12.mo.us.
262
Total Students
23.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    225 (85.9 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (7.3 %)
  • Black
    10 (3.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.1 %)
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-FAR R-I
Phone: (573)594-6442
Website: http://www.vf.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 97
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 41
Grade 8 45
Grade 9 58
Grade 10 49
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 34
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
WOMEN'S EAST REGION TRTMT CTR
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
1101 E HWY 54
VANDALIA, MO 63382 (2.3 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th
WOMEN E. RECEP/DIAG COR C/DIAG
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
1101 E HWY 54
VANDALIA, MO 63382 (2.3 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th
WOMEN E. RECEP/DIAG COR C/ACAD
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
1101 E HWY 54
VANDALIA, MO 63382 (2.3 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th