PENNEY HIGH

HAMILTON R-II
903 N DAVIS
HAMILTON, MO 64644
186 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Penney High School, located in Hamilton, Missouri, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Hamilton R-II School District. As a small-town public school, it is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for maintaining a supportive, close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with faculty. The school is known as the home of the "Hornets," and its extracurricular programs—ranging from athletics to academic clubs—play a significant role in fostering school spirit and community engagement within Caldwell County.

Academically, Penney High focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, vocational training, or workforce readiness. By balancing traditional curriculum requirements with diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate both academic competence and character development. Its location on N. Davis Street serves as a hub for local youth, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a stable and enriching educational experience for the families of Hamilton.
186
Total Students
19.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    172 (92.5%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (4.3%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5%)
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: HAMILTON R-II
Phone: (816)583-2136
Website: http://wwww.hamilton.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 47
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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 54
Grade 10 52
Grade 11 36
Grade 12 44
Gender Ratio