Enrollment
243
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290000201642
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bethany · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Harrison High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Harrison High
South Harrison High is a mid-sized high school in Bethany, Missouri, enrolling 243 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 243 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 405 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #336, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
South Harrison Co. R-Ii also operates South Harrison Elem. (269 students) and South Harrison Middle (229 students) alongside South Harrison High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Harrison High compares
South Harrison High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,307
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Harrison Co. R-Ii, which includes South Harrison High.
$12,307
Per student
-5%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 32.0%
Federal 18.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bethany on the city page.
Is South Harrison High a good school?
South Harrison High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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