High Schools in Van-Far R-I

The Van-Far R-I school district in Missouri has only one high school, Van-Far Junior/Senior High, which serves grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 262 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance has declined significantly in recent years, dropping from a top 55 school in the state to a bottom 259 school.

The student population at Van-Far Junior/Senior High is predominantly White (85.88%), with a high percentage of students (50.38%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income community. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with only 17.1% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 30%. This concerning trend suggests the need for the school district to re-evaluate its resource allocation and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance remains below state averages, raising questions about the effectiveness of the district's resource allocation and the need to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's declining performance. Additionally, the low representation of minority groups in the student population raises concerns about equity and access to educational opportunities, which the school district should investigate and address.