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About Us

Raymore-Peculiar Academy is a non-traditional high school program that supports students, who for a multitude of reasons, have not been able to thrive in a traditional high school environment.

Our Mission: To empower the whole student by supporting their growth through positive relationships, creativity, and real world learning experiences. We believe in cultivating personal accountability and development to foster an environment where students thrive academically and interpersonally.

Our Vision: To be a leading alternative high school dedicated to delivering a high-quality, innovative, and dynamic learning environment where students are empowered to explore their passions and apply skills in authentic, real-world ways that prepare them to excel in an ever-changing world.

What RPA Can Provide for You

We have a student-centered learning environment with a focus on Real-World Learning and Project-Based Learning to provide authentic experiences. Reasons to consider applying to attend Ray-Pec Academy:

  • Opportunity for students to make a positive shift and THRIVE!!

  • Small, familial school community

  • Approx. 12:1 Student to Teacher ratio

  • Opportunity for students to earn/recover 10 credits per school year

  • Focus on student-centered instruction

  • Student driven, Real World Learning projects

  • Industry related field experiences

  • Quarterly all-school Community Service Learning field experiences

  • Emphasis on empowering students to cultivate personal accountability

    If you are interested in attending the Raymore-Peculiar Academy:

  • Email your counselor about your interest

  • Fill out the online RPA APPLICATION

Please remember that filling out an application does not guarantee admission to the program.  Students who apply are placed on a waiting list and contacted for an interview only when and if a spot becomes available.

Address/Phone

21001 S. School Rd.
Peculiar, MO 64078
816-892-1800

School Day

7:35 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

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