- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Park Hills, MO
West County High
Federal NCES profile for West County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291824000966
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West County High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Park Hills · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West County High has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West County High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Park Hills, MO.
School address
District: West St. Francois Co. R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 291824000966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
West County High grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 291824000966 · Park Hills, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 15.8:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West County Elem. (390 students)
West County High grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
West County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West County El
West County Elem.
390 students
- This school
West County High
332 students
- West County Mi
West County Middle
213 students
What this shows West County High reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How West County High compares
West County High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,495
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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.3%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, West County High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for West St. Francois Co. R-Iv reports $11,495 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West County Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West County Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about West County High
How many students attend West County High?
West County High has 332 students enrolled. It is a high school in Park Hills, MO. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West County High?
The student-teacher ratio at West County High is 15.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West County High?
41.1% of students at West County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West County High?
The largest demographic group at West County High is White at 97.3% of enrollment, in Park Hills, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West County High?
West County High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 West County High rank among public schools in Park Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, West County High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Park Hills, 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 Park Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in West St. Francois Co. R-Iv?
Besides West County High, West St. Francois Co. R-Iv also operates West County Elem. (390 students) and West County Middle (213 students). See the West St. Francois Co. R-Iv district page for the complete list.