Waynesville Sr. High in Waynesville, MO

At a glance

Reported students

1,719

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

98.25

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Missouri high enrollment

95th percentile

Compared with 656 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

375

Waynesville Sr. High: 1,719 reported students.

State peer staffing position

95th percentile

17.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,628
Teachers (FTE): 88
Student–teacher ratio: 18.5:1

What the reported data says about Waynesville Sr. High

Waynesville Sr. High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Waynesville. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Waynesville R-VI. NCES reports 1,719 students for 2024–25.

Among 656 high schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 214 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above the Missouri median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.8%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Waynesville Sr. High

1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 98.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.2%
Students with disabilities: 14.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 40.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White58.8%
Hispanic14.8%
Black10.6%
Asian2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.2%
Multiracial11.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

16 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Waynesville Career Center

High · Grades 09–12

0 reported students

Freedom Elem.

Elementary · Grades PK–05

954 reported students

Waynesville East Elem.

Elementary · Grades KG–05

920 reported students

Waynesville Middle

Middle · Grades 07–08

906 reported students

6th Grade Center

Middle · Grades 06–06

451 reported students

Partridge Elem.

Elementary · Grades KG–05

375 reported students

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Public schools near Waynesville Sr. High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Waynesville Career Center High · Waynesville R-VI	09–12	0	0.2 mi
6th Grade Center Middle · Waynesville R-VI	06–06	451	0.3 mi
Waynesville Middle Middle · Waynesville R-VI	07–08	906	0.3 mi
Parker Educational Center Other · Waynesville R-VI	PK–PK	34	0.3 mi
Waynesville East Elem. Elementary · Waynesville R-VI	KG–05	920	1.5 mi
Laquey R-V High High · Laquey R-V	09–12	205	6.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Waynesville Sr. High

What grades does Waynesville Sr. High serve?

Waynesville Sr. High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Waynesville R-VI.

How many students attend Waynesville Sr. High?

Waynesville Sr. High reported 1,719 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 656 Missouri high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,628 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Waynesville Sr. High?

The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 1,719 students and 98.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Waynesville Sr. High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Waynesville Sr. High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Waynesville R-VI attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Waynesville Sr. High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

40.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Waynesville Sr. High in?

Waynesville Sr. High is part of Waynesville R-VI, based in Waynesville, MO, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Waynesville Sr. High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Waynesville Career Center (0.2 mi), 6th Grade Center (0.3 mi), Waynesville Middle (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.