SHADY GROVE SCHOOL

MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
2400 HIGH ST
POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901
25 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Shady Grove School, located at 2400 High St. in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility operating under the oversight of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). As part of the state’s network of schools for students with specific needs, it is designed to provide targeted instructional support and specialized services that may not be available in a traditional mainstream classroom setting. The school focuses on creating an environment tailored to the developmental, academic, and behavioral requirements of its student population.

The institution functions as part of a broader state-supported system dedicated to ensuring that children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). By utilizing resources and guidance from the Missouri DESE Division of Special Education, Shady Grove School emphasizes individualized education programs (IEPs) and professional therapeutic interventions to help students reach their full potential. The school plays a vital role in the Poplar Bluff community by providing a structured, supportive atmosphere for students who require a higher degree of specialized care and personalized instruction.
25
Total Students
6.5
Full-Time Teachers
3.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
144.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    21 (84.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (12.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (4.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
Phone: (573)840-9592
Website: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divspeced/stateschools/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 25
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 33
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 3 4
Grade 4 3
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 4
Grade 10 3
Grade 12 6
Gender Ratio