PACIFIC HIGH

www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/PHS

973 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pacific High School, located at 425 Indian Warpath Drive in Pacific, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Meramec Valley R-III School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the professional workforce. By emphasizing a balance between rigorous coursework and extracurricular engagement, Pacific High strives to develop well-rounded citizens who are ready to succeed in a global society.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Pacific High School places a strong emphasis on student involvement and community connection. The school provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that allow students to explore their interests, cultivate leadership skills, and build a sense of school spirit. Supported by the resources of the Meramec Valley R-III district, the school works closely with families and the local community to provide a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking educational experience for all students.

973

Total Students

59.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PACIFIC HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	864
Hispanic	53
Black	16
Asian	5
Two or More	35

White
864 (88.8%)
Hispanic
53 (5.4%)
Two or More
35 (3.6%)
Black
16 (1.6%)
Asian
5 (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:	MERAMEC VALLEY R-III
Phone:	(636)271-1414
Website:	http://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/PHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	973
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 9 263

Grade 10 256

Grade 11 230

Grade 12 224