KICKAPOO HIGH
1,881 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,484 |
| Hispanic | 122 |
| Black | 87 |
| Asian | 92 |
| Two or More | 83 |
| American Indian | 10 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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White1,484 (78.9 %)
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Hispanic122 (6.5 %)
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Asian92 (4.9 %)
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Black87 (4.6 %)
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Two or More83 (4.4 %)
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American Indian10 (0.5 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 503 |
| Grade 10 | 473 |
| Grade 11 | 468 |
| Grade 12 | 437 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 928 | 49.3% |
| Male | 953 | 50.7% |
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