SHELDON HIGH

SHELDON R-VIII
100 E GENE LATHROP DR
SHELDON, MO 64784
89 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Sheldon High School, located in the small rural community of Sheldon, Missouri, serves as a central hub for the local educational district. As a small, public school, it emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty and staff. The school is committed to preparing its students for future success, balancing core academic requirements with the development of essential life skills tailored to the needs of the surrounding agricultural and residential area.

Beyond the classroom, Sheldon High School encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives. Because of its size, the school fosters a collaborative environment where students are frequently involved in athletics, clubs, and local events, helping to build a strong school spirit. The district’s digital presence serves as a portal for parents and the public to stay informed about academic progress, scheduling, and the ongoing activities that shape the student experience within this close-knit Missouri community.
89
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    82 (92.1%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (7.9%)
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: SHELDON R-VIII
Phone: (417)884-5111
Website: http://www.sheldon.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 42
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 17
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 12
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
BRONAUGH HIGH
BRONAUGH R-VII
65 Students
527 E 6TH ST
BRONAUGH, MO 64728 (9.7 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th