School Overview
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.
1,881
Total Students
96.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KICKAPOO HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White1,484
Hispanic122
Black87
Asian92
Two or More83
American Indian10
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    1,484 (78.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    122 (6.5 %)
  • Asian
    92 (4.9 %)
  • Black
    87 (4.6 %)
  • Two or More
    83 (4.4 %)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.2 %)
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: SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone: (417)523-8500
Website: http://kickapoo.spsk12.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,881
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 96.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 383
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 133
Grades Taught
Grade 9 503
Grade 10 473
Grade 11 468
Grade 12 437

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KICKAPOO HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 9503
Grade 10473
Grade 11468
Grade 12437
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KICKAPOO HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female92849.3%
Male95350.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)