Platte City Area

Platte City Area Schools    

Platte County R-3 School District is in the midst of growth and change.

The district's central office is located in Platte City, six miles northwest of Kansas City International Airport. However, more than 40 percent of our 105 square miles is within the city limits of Kansas City.

The location, schools and friendly atmosphere make it attractive to people wishing to relocate in or around the Kansas City area. While located within easy commuting distance of downtown Kansas City and its amenities, a rural, small-town atmosphere prevails.

Unique opportunities exist for R-3 students and parents:

• Excellent student to teacher ratios
• A+ High School Designation (free tuition for graduates to junior colleges and vocational programs)
• An on-site vocational school
• Some of the top extra-curricular programs in the state

The R-3 Schools have achieved the highest honor of academic distinction in the state of Missouri by earning the classification of "High Performing District" for five straight years. The district also boasts excellent extracurricular programs with three consecutive Missouri Class 3 State Championships in football and back to back Class 3 State Championships in wrestling. Numerous state level accomplishments in vocal, instrumental music and other activities have been achieved.

The district is proud of many new facilities and opportunities for students as a result of 75 percent or greater voter approval on bond issues in 1996, 1998 and 2001 and a $24 million bond issue in 2004. The district's reputation continues to grow as one of the best school districts in the state as evidenced by its recognition for outstanding student performance as a "High Performing" school district, and recognition of Barry School and Platte City Middle School as two of the "top 10" middle schools in the State of Missouri.

PLATTE COUNTY R-3 SCHOOL OFFICIALS
Superintendent	Mark Harpst	816/858-5420
Asst. Superintendent	Michael Reik	816/858-5420
Asst. Superintendent	Rob Gardner	816/858-5420
Platte County High School (Grades 9-12)	Craig Robinson	816/858-2822
Platte County Middle School (Grades 6-8)	Terry Hart	816/858-2036
Barry School (Grades K-8)	Rebecca Henshaw	816/436-9623
Paxton School (Grade 4 & 5)	Chad Searcey	816/858-5808
Siegrist Elementary (Grades 1-3)	Tolan Singer	816/858-5977
Rising Star Elementary (Kindergarten)	Tammy DiPonio	816/858-2167
Northland Career Center	Cheryl Hill	816/858-5505

PLATTE COUNTY R-3 SCHOOL SERVICES

Comprehensive Academic Oriented Programs Full Special Education Services Comprehensive Fine Arts Program A+ School Program Extracurricular Programs/Transportation Adventure Club Gifted Programs Comprehensive Athletic Program Parents As Teachers Program

PLATTE COUNTY R-3 SCHOOL STATISTICS
State of Missouri Classification	Accredited with Distinction
Enrollment, R-3 School District	2992
Number of Certified Staff Members	252
Master's Degree or Above	73%
Average Elementary Student/Teacher Ratio	19
Assessed Valuation	$420,674,492
Tax Rate	$4.1953
Total District Budget	$47,175,619
Total Operating Budget	$27,907,278
Average Teacher Salary	$49, 083.67
Drop-out Rate	1.3%