DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH

www.cpsk12.org/hhs

2,044 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

David H. Hickman High School, located in Columbia, Missouri, is a cornerstone of the Columbia Public School District. As one of the city’s primary high schools, it boasts a long-standing tradition of academic excellence, athletic competitiveness, and a vibrant extracurricular culture. The school serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its comprehensive curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, vocational training, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, "Hickman"—often referred to by its mascot, the Kewpies—is deeply integrated into the Columbia community. The school is known for its strong school spirit and a robust selection of clubs, performing arts programs, and championship-level athletic teams. With its historic campus and central location on Providence Road, Hickman High School maintains a reputation for fostering a rigorous yet supportive environment that emphasizes community engagement, student leadership, and personal growth for all its learners.

2,044

Total Students

119.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,234
Hispanic	146
Black	391
Asian	77
Two or More	186
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,234 (60.4 %)
Black
391 (19.1 %)
Two or More
186 (9.1 %)
Hispanic
146 (7.1 %)
Asian
77 (3.8 %)
American Indian
7 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COLUMBIA 93
Phone:	(573)214-3000
Website:	http://www.cpsk12.org/hhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,044
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	119.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	572
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Grade 9 545

Grade 10 536

Grade 11 493

Grade 12 456