PARK HILL SOUTH HIGH

4500 NW RIVER PARK DR
RIVERSIDE, MO 64150

www.parkhill.k12.mo.us

1,890 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Park Hill South High School, located in Riverside, Missouri, is a prominent secondary institution within the Park Hill School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit options, and a variety of elective programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, placing a strong value on both rigorous classroom instruction and the development of character and leadership skills.

Beyond academics, Park Hill South fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by an extensive range of extracurricular activities. Students have access to a wide array of competitive athletic programs, fine arts departments—including award-winning band, choir, and theater—and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By prioritizing community engagement and student involvement, Park Hill South High School aims to cultivate an inclusive environment that supports the holistic growth of its students while maintaining high standards of achievement.

1,890

Total Students

111.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARK HILL SOUTH HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,238
Hispanic	232
Black	216
Asian	62
Two or More	120
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	13

White
1,238 (65.5%)
Hispanic
232 (12.3%)
Black
216 (11.4%)
Two or More
120 (6.3%)
Asian
62 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
13 (0.7%)
American Indian
9 (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:	PARK HILL
Phone:	(816)359-4120
Website:	http://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,890
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 9 496

Grade 10 490

Grade 11 454

Grade 12 450