WEST PLATTE HIGH

206 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Platte High School, located in the historic town of Weston, Missouri, serves as the central secondary educational hub for the West Platte School District. As a small, community-focused institution, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. The district emphasizes a "small-school" atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and more personalized instruction, ensuring that students receive the individual attention necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond core academics, West Platte High School offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student organizations. These programs are designed to help students build leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern learning tools, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, technical training, or the workforce, all while maintaining the close-knit traditions that define the Weston community.

206

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST PLATTE HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	13
Black	3
Two or More	15

White
175 (85.0 %)
Two or More
15 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
13 (6.3 %)
Black
3 (1.5 %)

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:	WEST PLATTE CO. R-II
Phone:	(816)640-2292
Website:	http://wpsd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 61

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 48

Grade 12 51