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About this school
West County High School is
a rural public school
in Park Hills, Missouri that is part of West County R4 School District.
It serves 334 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.7:1.
Its teachers have had 23 projects funded on Ðǿմ«Ã½.
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0%
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American, or Asian
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West County High School
$12,108
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
23
projects
funded
13
teachers
funded
15
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
11
projects for
technology
3
projects
for
art supplies
West County High School has received support from
11 individuals from Missouri and
4 individuals out-of-state.