West County High School

West County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
768 Highway M,  Park Hills, MO
West St. Francois County R-IV School District
3.8
328 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Eric R Moyers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
268:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
White
97.3%
Two or more races
1.2%
Hispanic
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Mineral Area College 59 Students
Missouri State University 46 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 46 Students
University of Missouri 39 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 28 Students
Maryville University of St. Louis 28 Students
Saint Louis University 25 Students
Lindenwood University 20 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 18 Students
Truman State University 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 17 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Elementary Education 13 Students
Business 10 Students
Biology 10 Students
Chemistry 8 Students
Education 7 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Physical Therapy 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 41 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/24/2025
Overall I really liked going to school here, it prepared me for college and gave me new passions that I've still carried with me.
4.0 Junior
11/19/2024
West County is a public high school with a higher grading scale. It forces studies to study harder to accomplish their goals. The high grading scales have made me strive more in school. There is little to no diversity though and frequent fights. We are three months into the school year and there have roughly been six fights. These fights occur because it is a moderately small school so drama happens frequently. The teachers are really kind and you can talk to them about almost anything. These considerate teachers have helped me get through some of my toughest times and allowed me to find positives in any negative situation.
3.0 Alum
6/12/2018
Teachers & Academics West County has great teachers who really want to see their students succeed and are willing to help as much as they can. The school also offers many academic opportunities and is partnered with MAC to offer duel-credit college classes. Clubs, Activities, & Sports I would say we had a good variety of clubs and after school activities to choose from, but a student from a larger school once told me we did not. The school does seem to put more emphasis on athletics unfortunately, but the students and teachers and run most of the clubs well. School Culture & Administration These two aren't related, but I feel the same about both. I've heard very mixed opinions about the upper staff. A couple of them will be retiring in the next two years though, so hope for the best. As for the student body, several of the teachers have expressed concern for the younger portion. I don't know what direction the overall culture will go in.

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West County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Park Hills, MO and is served by the West St. Francois County R-IV School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 328 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. West County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like West County Middle School, Bismarck R-5 High School, St Joachim Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Park Hills has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West County High School.

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