SILEX HIGH

www.silex.k12.mo.us

247 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Silex High School, located in Silex, Missouri, serves as the heart of the Silex R-I School District. As a small, rural public school, it emphasizes a close-knit community environment where students receive personalized attention from staff and faculty. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth while preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond traditional academics, Silex High maintains a strong culture of extracurricular involvement, encouraging students to participate in sports, clubs, and various student organizations. By balancing rigorous classroom standards with community-focused values, the school aims to develop well-rounded, responsible citizens. Their official website serves as a central hub for parents and students to access school calendars, athletic schedules, and district policies, reflecting the school's commitment to maintaining open communication with the local community.

247

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SILEX HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	3

White
241 (97.6%)
Two or More
3 (1.2%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
Hispanic
1 (0.4%)

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:	SILEX R-I
Phone:	(573)384-5227
Website:	http://www.silex.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 6 35

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 40

Grade 9 30

Grade 10 45

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 24