DREXEL HIGH

drexel.k12.mo.us

134 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Drexel High School, located in the small community of Drexel, Missouri, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Drexel R-IV School District. As a smaller, rural school, it emphasizes a close-knit educational environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and character development, aiming to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of the town. Drexel High offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams and student organizations, which help cultivate school spirit and provide students with opportunities to develop leadership and teamwork skills. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and staying connected to the local community, Drexel High School strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances traditional learning with the unique advantages of a small-town school setting.

134

Total Students

14.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DREXEL HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	11
Two or More	4

White
119 (88.8%)
Hispanic
11 (8.2%)
Two or More
4 (3.0%)

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:	DREXEL R-IV
Phone:	(816)652-0402
Website:	http://drexel.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 22

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 28

Grade 9 11

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 22

Grade 12 17