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Hillsboro R-3 School District Overview
The Hillsboro R-3 School District (HSDR3) spans 107 square miles in central Jefferson County, encompassing approximately 8,040 residential dwellings. Located just 35 miles south of downtown St. Louis, HSDR3 is committed to providing a comprehensive education program that meets the diverse needs of all children in the district. Our district includes one high school (grades 9-12), the Ridge Alternative Learning Program (grades 5-12), a junior high school (grades 7-8), an intermediate school (grades 4-6), an elementary school (grades 2-3), and a primary school (grades K-1). Beginning in 2025-2026, the district will add an Early Childhood program to the primary school.
DISTRICT PHILOSOPHY
Educating the youth of the Hillsboro community is paramount to the overall success of our community, now and into the future. We recognize the significant responsibility of this endeavor and accept it with pride.
OUR MOTTO
“Together, we educate and inspire the learners of today and the leaders of tomorrow.”
We encourage and believe education is a partnership between students, staff, parents, guardians, community members, business leaders, and our local legislators. Our strategic plan as outlined in the following pages illustrates our commitment to each student, their overall learning experience, well-being, and the relationships they build and encounter along the way. Our valuable staff plays a pivotal role; therefore, the recruitment, growth, and retention of our committed and dedicated staff remains a top priority.
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Comprehensive District Data - DESE
Hillsboro R-III School District
Classification | DESE MSIP Accredited |
Assessed Valuation | $297,957,964.00 |
Levy (including Debt Service) | $4.7542 |
Administrators | 17 |
Certificated Staff | 257 |
Support Staff | 221 |
Enrollment K-12 | 3,377 |
2024-2025 Tuition Rate | $10,540 |
The Hillsboro R-III School District offers:
Hillsboro Agriculture Programs Farm
Early Childhood Special Education in coordination with DeSoto School District
Full-Day Kindergarten
Comprehensive Special Education Program
K-12 Tutorial Programs
Summer School Programs
Advanced Placement/Dual-Credit College Courses
A+ High School Program
Interdisciplinary Professional Learning Communities/Assessment for Learning
Interscholastic/intramural Athletic Programs
Support For At-Risk Students
Tech/Prep Vocational Courses 9-12 in conjunction with Jefferson College
Project Lead-The-Way: STEM courses (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
Art, Computer, Gifted/Talented, Health, Music, Reading, and Writing Programs
Extensive Professional Development Programs for staff
Operates a Juvenile Detention School
Parents As Teachers Program
Home to School Liaison
Wireless Campus
1:1 Ratio Chromebook Devices