Kickapoo High School

Kickapoo High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3710 S Jefferson Ave,  Springfield, MO
Springfield R-XII School District
3.8
2.6
1,918 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. William Powers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
100
Full Time Teachers
100
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
32
AP Pass Rate
60%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
406:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
White
76.1%
Hispanic
7.7%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.9%
Black
4.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Missouri State University 566 Students
University of Missouri 298 Students
Drury University 209 Students
Ozarks Technical Community College 173 Students
University of Arkansas 160 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 113 Students
Evangel University 92 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 75 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 74 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 69 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 121 Students
Psychology 84 Students
Biology 84 Students
Nursing 81 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Marketing 39 Students
Chemistry 38 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 36 Students
Accounting 35 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 328 Reviews
2.0 Senior
5/24/2026
The lack of diversity is disturbing, and they don't seem to want to change that. It is a very hostile environment toward minorities, and its academics are overrated. Students just have better opportunities due to their privilege; it is not a reflection of the school's actual quality.
4.0 Senior
9/4/2025
The culture at this school is rich, and almost everyone at this school has fun here. However, fun doesn't make up for some of the issues with the administration here. The majority of the staff are some of the best teachers. It's the admin who are incompetent at times regarding bettering the school environment and funding their classes.
4.0 Senior
3/4/2025
I enjoyed the courses that Kickapoo offered. There were many career-cluster classes that were college-level and helped us to prepare for the future. I did not enjoy that there wasn't a lot of communication about opportunities for seniors. Not many college visits, scholarships, or other things were offered to help us.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 11 Reviews
5.0 student
7/4/2025
I currently attend this school and I love it yes there are werid things about it and its has its good and bad but be involved and you'll love it I'm in theater, chior,debate and cabinet love this school so very much!
4.0 student
10/19/2024
I think that kickapoo is a very good school. there may be problems once in a while. But I've had a lot of fun here. the teachers are kind and really try their best to help us learn and understand. I've met some of the nicest people as well. I also like how we have the same 4 classes everyday until t...
1.0 parent
6/18/2023
This school is horrible. There are drugs everywhere and when you report it to the Administrators and School Police you are played out to be a nuisance. This school is more concerned about social justice than learning. The teachers are dismal at best and focus on left learning vs core curriculum. STA...
1.0 parent
5/24/2021
I graduated from Kickapoo in 1999; after reading these reviews, it sounds like the exact same school after 20 years. That's really sad and disappointing that the staff/administration can't figure out how to improve over that time span.

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Kickapoo High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Springfield, MO and is served by the Springfield R-XII School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,918 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Kickapoo High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $277,177. Discover additional schools in the area, like Parkview High School, The Summit Preparatory School, New Covenant Academy, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kickapoo High School.

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