Serving 1,918 students in grades 9-12, Kickapoo High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,918 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Kickapoo High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kickapoo High School is 0.40, 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kickapoo High School?
The graduation rate of Kickapoo High School is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kickapoo High School?
1,918 students attend Kickapoo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Kickapoo High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kickapoo High School?
Kickapoo High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kickapoo High School offer ?
Kickapoo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kickapoo High School part of?
We have had 2 children at Kickapoo and loved it. We've had great experiences with teachers, counselors, staff and athletics. We've been attending Chiefs sports since 1999 and will continue as long as we live in Springfield.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,918 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
