THAYER SR. HIGH

thayer.k12.mo.us

359 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Thayer Senior High School, located at 401 E Walnut St in Thayer, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As part of the Thayer R-II School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success. The institution emphasizes a balanced approach to education, integrating core curriculum requirements with opportunities for student growth in a small-town setting.

The school functions as a central hub for the community, often fostering a close-knit culture typical of rural Missouri education. Through its digital presence at http://thayer.k12.mo.us, the district provides resources for students, parents, and faculty, including information on academic programs, extracurricular activities, and district policies. Thayer Senior High strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere that encourages both scholastic achievement and the development of essential life skills for its student body.

359

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THAYER SR. HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Asian	1
American Indian	2

White
343 (95.5%)
Hispanic
11 (3.1%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	THAYER R-II
Phone:	(417)264-4600
Website:	http://thayer.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 54

Grade 8 73

Grade 9 62

Grade 10 58

Grade 11 52

Grade 12 60