KICKAPOO HIGH SCHOOL
KICKAPOO HIGH is a public high school that is part of the SPRINGFIELD R-XII school district, located in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 1,807 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 84 teachers, KICKAPOO HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
KICKAPOO HIGH School, located in Springfield, Missouri, is one of the five public high schools within the Springfield Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career-technical programs. Beyond the classroom, Kickapoo maintains a robust extracurricular culture, offering numerous clubs, student organizations, and a highly competitive athletics program that frequently contends for state-level recognition.
The school is deeply integrated into the Springfield community and emphasizes a "Chiefs" pride tradition that fosters strong school spirit among its students, faculty, and alumni. With its central location on South Jefferson Avenue, the campus functions as a significant hub for student development in the region, focusing on preparing graduates for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, enlisting in the military, or pursuing higher education. Through its dedicated staff and various student-support services, KICKAPOO HIGH continues to be a focal point for secondary education in the Springfield area.
For more information, contact KICKAPOO HIGH at (417) 523-8500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807-1459
(417) 523-8500
http://kickapoo.spsk12.org
KICKAPOO HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 1,807 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SPRINGFIELD R-XII
- Total Students:
- 1,807
- Teachers:
- 84.74
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,807 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KICKAPOO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.4%
- Black or African American
- 4.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.