At a glance
Reported students
0
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
0:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri high enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 656 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
555
Southern Mo Tech Institute: 0 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
0:1 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
- 185
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.1:1
What the reported data says about Southern Mo Tech Institute
Southern Mo Tech Institute is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in West Plains. It is one of 5 current school records connected to West Plains R-VII. NCES reports 0 students for 2024–25.
Among 656 high schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 214 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 0:1, below 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 (95.1%) and multiracial (2.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Southern Mo Tech Institute
- 1How do the reported 0:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White95.1%
- Hispanic1.1%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: CRDC 2021–22. 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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in West Plains R-VII
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Plains Sr. High
High · Grades 09–12
1,108 reported students
South Fork Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–06
196 reported students
West Plains Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
555 reported students
West Plains Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–04
767 reported students
Public schools near Southern Mo Tech Institute
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains Sr. High High · West Plains R-VII | 09–12 | 1,108 | 0.7 mi |
| West Plains Middle Middle · West Plains R-VII | 05–08 | 555 | 0.9 mi |
| West Plains Elem. Elementary · West Plains R-VII | PK–04 | 767 | 0.9 mi |
| Ozark Horizon School Other · Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled | KG–12 | 17 | 1.9 mi |
| Howell Valley Elem. Elementary · Howell Valley R-I | PK–08 | 201 | 2.8 mi |
| Richards Elem. Elementary · Richards R-V | PK–08 | 389 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southern Mo Tech Institute
What grades does Southern Mo Tech Institute serve?
Southern Mo Tech Institute reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (career and technical school) in West Plains R-VII.
How many students attend Southern Mo Tech Institute?
Southern Mo Tech Institute reported 0 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 656 Missouri high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 185 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southern Mo Tech Institute?
The calculated ratio is 0:1, based on 0 students and 18 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 Southern Mo Tech Institute a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southern Mo Tech Institute is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Plains R-VII attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Southern Mo Tech Institute in?
Southern Mo Tech Institute is part of West Plains R-VII, based in West Plains, MO, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southern Mo Tech Institute?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Plains Sr. High (0.7 mi), West Plains Middle (0.9 mi), West Plains Elem. (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.