PURDY HIGH

www.purdyk12.com

267 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Purdy High School, located in Purdy, Missouri, serves as the cornerstone of the Purdy R-II School District. As a small-town educational institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students receive individualized attention. The district is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience, offering a variety of core curriculum subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities designed to foster both intellectual and personal growth.

The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. By leveraging resources available through their district portal, Purdy High strives to maintain open communication between faculty, students, and parents. With a focus on community values and student success, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body capable of navigating the challenges of a modern, evolving society.

267

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PURDY HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	96
Asian	9
Two or More	7

White
155 (58.1%)
Hispanic
96 (36.0%)
Asian
9 (3.4%)
Two or More
7 (2.6%)

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:	PURDY R-II
Phone:	(417)442-3215
Website:	http://www.purdyk12.com
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 7 50

Grade 8 39

Grade 9 45

Grade 10 45

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 39