Serving 2,247 students in grades 9-12, Joplin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,247 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Joplin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joplin High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joplin High School?
The graduation rate of Joplin High School is 82%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Joplin High School?
2,247 students attend Joplin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Joplin High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joplin High School?
Joplin High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joplin High School offer ?
Joplin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Joplin High School part of?
This school is fantastic for a public school. It allows you to excel at whatever you do!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Asa
11/29/2020
Almost all of the teachers want to catch kids vaping. I was in the bathroom minding my business when a teacher comes in and makes everyone in the bathroom leave and he takes us to the office where they questioned, searched us, and I missed my whole assignment for that day and now it's going to be counted later.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mr. harryman, Ms. dorten, mr. hanCOCK
210/16/2014
Overall, the district is flawed from the top, down. With the exception of a few hand-selected parents, the R-8 has done everything to reduce parental roles in their childs educations. New schools are not well located, and the misuse of existing assets is mind-numbing. Bear in mind that there are some great teachers in the district, but they are mis-handled by incompetent administration.
- Posted by Parent - chili
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,247 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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