OZARK HORIZON SCHOOL

MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
1715 WAYHAVEN DR
WEST PLAINS, MO 65775
18 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Ozark Horizon School, located in West Plains, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility operated under the direction 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 provides a highly structured and supportive environment designed to serve students who require specialized instruction and resources that may not be available in a traditional general education setting.

The school focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal independence for its student body. By adhering to the standards set by the Office of Special Education, Ozark Horizon School emphasizes individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to meet the unique challenges and goals of each student. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and targeted support services, the school works to ensure that all students are equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in their educational journey and beyond.
18
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
3.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    16 (88.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (11.1 %)
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: (417)256-2880
Website: http://WWW.DESE.MO.GOV/DIVSPECED/STATESCHOOLS/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 18
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 11
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 1 1
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 1
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 2
Grade 10 1
Grade 12 7
Gender Ratio