High Schools in South Iron County R-I

The South Iron High School is the sole high school serving grades 7-12 in the South Iron County R-I school district in Missouri. With a total enrollment of 164 students, the school faces some challenges, particularly in academic performance and student engagement, despite the district's investment in resources.

South Iron High School boasts a strong 95.2% four-year graduation rate, outpacing the state average. However, the school struggles with a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 13.2%. Academically, the school's test scores lag behind state averages, with only 32.3% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, 23.6% in Biology I, 7.7% in 8th Grade Math, and 29.4% in Algebra II. The school's economic disadvantage is evident, with 71.95% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the district's higher-than-average spending of $12,086 per student and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.8, the school's academic performance suggests room for improvement. Targeted interventions and further analysis may be needed to address these issues and enhance the educational outcomes for the students at South Iron High School.