- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bethany, MO
South Harrison High
Federal NCES profile for South Harrison High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290000201642
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Harrison High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bethany · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Harrison High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Harrison High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bethany, MO.
School address
District: South Harrison Co. R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290000201642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
South Harrison High held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 290000201642 · Bethany, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 13.5:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: South Harrison Elem. (269 students)
South Harrison High held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Harrison High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Harrison
South Harrison Elem.
269 students
- This school
South Harrison High
243 students
- South Harrison
South Harrison Middle
229 students
What this shows South Harrison High reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Harrison High compares
South Harrison High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 29% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Missouri - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,615
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, South Harrison High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for South Harrison Co. R-Ii reports $13,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Harrison High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Harrison Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Harrison Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Harrison High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Harrison High
How many students attend South Harrison High?
South Harrison High has 243 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bethany, MO. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Harrison High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Harrison High is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Harrison High?
32.7% of students at South Harrison High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Harrison High?
The largest demographic group at South Harrison High is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Bethany, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Harrison High?
South Harrison High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Harrison High rank among public schools in Bethany?
By Resource Investment Index, South Harrison High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bethany, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Harrison Co. R-Ii?
Besides South Harrison High, South Harrison Co. R-Ii also operates South Harrison Elem. (269 students) and South Harrison Middle (229 students). See the South Harrison Co. R-Ii district page for the complete list.