Featured State: Missouri

Quick facts about Missouri

• Missouri is located in the midwest region of the United States, and borders eight other states
• Missouri has a wide variety of geographic features, from plains in the northern part of the state, to the Ozark Mountains in the southern part of the state
• Three major rivers run through the state: the Mississippi River, the Missouri River, and the Ohio River. 
• St. Louis (home of the famous Gateway Arch) is the largest city in Missouri, home to over 300,000 people

Featured school: Maryville High School

Maryville High School is located in Maryville, Missouri (northwest area of the state). Each year, the total number of students enrolled in grades 9-12 averages around 450. 

Maryville is the home of Northwest Missouri State University which offers unique opportunities to the MHS students. Maryville is a small community with a population of 11,000. The people are friendly and there is a small-town feel. Everyone is welcoming and it’s common to run into people you know when you go to the local Walmart. 

Roosmari, from Estonia, has been involved in tennis, band, the school musical, "Elf", International Club and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) while attending Maryville High School.

​"I love Maryville High School! the people are really nice; teachers are great and very supporting. It’s not too big or too small. It’s just perfect!” 

Macia, a Local Coordinator in Missouri says, “Maryville offers international students the perfect American experience. The city is safe and friendly. The school offers a variety of activities for the students to get involved in. The students and staff welcome exchange students and love learning about new cultures.”