WAYNESVILLE SR. HIGH

1,719 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Waynesville Senior High School, located in Waynesville, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Waynesville R-VI School District. Situated near Fort Leonard Wood, the school maintains a unique and diverse student body, often characterized by a significant number of military-connected families. This environment fosters a community that is accustomed to transient populations and frequently emphasizes inclusivity, resilience, and a broad cultural perspective within its student culture.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for various post-graduation paths, including higher education, vocational training, and military service. The campus provides a wide array of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented organizations that encourage student engagement and school spirit. As the district’s flagship high school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, balancing traditional academic standards with the specialized needs of a geographically and socially diverse student population.

1,719

Total Students

98.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAYNESVILLE SR. HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,010
Hispanic	255
Black	183
Asian	35
Two or More	191
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	37

White
1,010 (58.8%)
Hispanic
255 (14.8%)
Two or More
191 (11.1%)
Black
183 (10.6%)
Pacific Islander
37 (2.2%)
Asian
35 (2.0%)
American Indian
8 (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:	WAYNESVILLE R-VI
Phone:	(573)842-2400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	254

* 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 9 446

Grade 10 420

Grade 11 440

Grade 12 413