Raymore–Peculiar High School
Raymore–Peculiar High School is a public high school in Peculiar, Missouri. It is a part of the Raymore-Peculiar School District. The school's mascot is the Panther, and the official colors are black, white, and gold. It is also a participant in Missouri's A+ Program.
The boundary of its school district, and therefore its attendance boundary, includes sections of Cass County, Missouri. This includes all of Peculiar and Raymore as well as an eastern portion of Belton, sections of Lee's Summit, and much of Lake Winnebago, as well as unincorporated areas.
It is commonly referred to as "Ray-Pec."
Academics
Dual-Credit
Raymore–Peculiar High School is also a participant in the dual-credit program, where students earn high school credit and also college credit hours. These courses range from college-level Spanish to Calculus or English. Participating post-secondary institutions include UMKC, the University of Central Missouri, and the Metropolitan [Community College |MCCKC].AP Credit
The high school is also a participant in the Advanced Placement program, which offers university-level material to gifted/motivated student. Multiple courses are offered for exam preparation, including:- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP World History
- AP [US Government and Politics]
- AP [English Language and Composition]
- AP [English Literature and Composition]
- AP Studio Art
- AP Music Theory
IB Credit
Students may choose to enroll in IB courses and graduate with an IB certificate or IB diploma. The IB program is made for students all around the world and is extremely rigorous.Notable alumni
- Chase Coffman - former NFL tight end
- Carson Coffman - Arena Football League player
- Luke Grimm - Kansas Jayhawks football player