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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PARIS R-II·NCES 292353001365

PARIS HIGH

25686 BUS HWY 24, PARIS, MO 65275 · (660) 289-0970 · Monroe County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL163 STUDENTS
Enrollment
163
High
DISTRICT 159 · STATE 501
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.4:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
70 students
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
46
Grade 10
40
Grade 11
45
Grade 12
32
Student demographics
White
15293%
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 67%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 15%
Asian
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 2%
Two+
85%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
8552%
Female
7848%

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BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
48.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
50.5%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-2.2pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
163
+22 (+16%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
was 9.2:1
% White
93%
was 94%
% Black
1%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About PARIS HIGH

PARIS HIGH, a very small senior high in PARIS, Missouri, run under PARIS R-II, caters to 163 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 67% leaner than the state mean of about 501.

PARIS R-II runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 477 students. PARIS HIGH is one of those campuses.

Demographically, PARIS HIGH lists that nearly all students (93%) are White; the rest comes out to 5% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Monroe County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, PARIS HIGH shows 14 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.6:1. The state averages about 12.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 43% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

With demographic context factored in, PARIS HIGH tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 50.5% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 48.3%.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Monroe County indicate median household earnings sit near $54,516, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Monroe County's 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,520 students), PARIS HIGH is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: PARIS JR. HIGH, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. On composite proficiency, PARIS HIGH comes 5th of 7 in the immediate cluster, beneath the nearby-schools average of 49.9%.

The school occupies an outlying site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at PARIS HIGH has grew 16%, going from 141 students in 2018 to 163 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 9.2:1 in 2018 to 11.6:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Monroe County at a glance

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Population
8,734
Census ACS
Median income
$54,516
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
1,520 students

Quick facts

School name
PARIS HIGH
District
PARIS R-II
Address
25686 BUS HWY 24, PARIS, MO 65275
Phone
(660) 289-0970
County
Monroe County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
163
Teachers (FTE)
14
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
70 (43%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
292353001365
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About PARIS HIGH
What is the total enrollment at PARIS HIGH?
PARIS HIGH enrolls approximately 163 students in grades 09-12.
Is PARIS HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
PARIS HIGH is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does PARIS HIGH have?
PARIS HIGH employs 14 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.
How diverse is PARIS HIGH?
PARIS HIGH reports a student body of 93% White, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees PARIS HIGH?
PARIS HIGH is overseen by PARIS R-II in Monroe County.
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