TARKIO JH AND HIGH SCHOOL

ths.tarkio.k12.mo.us

176 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Tarkio High School, located in Tarkio, Missouri, serves as a central educational institution for the local community. As part of the Tarkio R-I School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive secondary education that balances academic rigor with student growth. The school fosters a close-knit learning environment, typical of small-town Missouri, where faculty and staff focus on individualized attention and the success of each student.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Tarkio High School emphasizes the development of well-rounded students through a variety of extracurricular activities and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on traditional values and preparing students for post-secondary transitions, the school aims to equip its graduates with the essential skills needed for their future careers or higher education. The school remains a cornerstone of the Tarkio community, reflecting the district's dedication to maintaining a supportive and effective educational atmosphere.

176

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TARKIO JH AND HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	6
Black	4

White
166 (94.3%)
Hispanic
6 (3.4%)
Black
4 (2.3%)

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:	TARKIO R-I
Phone:	(660)736-4118
Website:	http://ths.tarkio.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 25

Grade 8 25

Grade 9 26

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 25

Grade 12 22