Willard High School

Willard High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
515 E Jackson St,  Willard, MO
Willard R-II School District
3.6
3.1
1,400 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Kevin Morrison
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
98.6%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
53.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
8
Equity
9
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
328:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
85.4%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
3.1%
Black
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
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 358 Students
University of Missouri 158 Students
Drury University 134 Students
Ozarks Technical Community College 120 Students
Evangel University 93 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 69 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 64 Students
University of Central Missouri 58 Students
University of Arkansas 55 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 55 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 69 Students
Business 59 Students
Nursing 43 Students
Biology 42 Students
Elementary Education 31 Students
Criminology 28 Students
Education 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Political Science and Government 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 219 Reviews
4.0 Alum
2/18/2025
I enjoyed Willard High School. There are some memories that I do not wish to go back on, like the food that I sometimes received, but other than that, I miss it a lot. Coming to college made me realize how much I took for granted in high school and how much I wished I could be back.
4.0 Junior
2/2/2024
My experience with Willard High School has been amazing academically. They have a good amount of challenging courses, including various Advanced Placement courses. The community and life around the school are great, aside from the lack of interest in learning and academics among peers.
4.0 Senior
1/29/2024
Willard High School has been an amazing high school experience. Although, sports the past couple of years haven't been the best, I feel that I have got a great education with challenging dual enrolled classes. The teachers are amazing and do their best to help you learn while also preparing you for life. I have created the best bonds with my teachers and I am happy to be a Willard Tiger.
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3.1 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/25/2023
Both our children have graduated from Willard High School. They were both extremely well prepared for very challenging university curriculum and were able to graduate with their degrees in 4 years. There are excellent opportunities for AP and Dual Credit classes, a variety of co-curricular clubs, an...
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5.0 other
8/5/2023
I absolutely loved my time at Willard High School. We unexpectedly left the country I call home due to an invasion a few months before I started my senior year here in fall of 2022. The teachers were all very understanding of minor issues I had because of this, and gave me margin whenever I needed i...
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1.0 teacher
10/23/2021
2 years into this "pandemic" and the overweight politically correct left-leaning "teachers" are still running around in masks. I used to work there and was made to feel uncomfortable for refusing to wear a face diaper to fit in after it became "optional". As a former teacher I know these teachers ar...
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1.0 student
10/13/2021
My experience with this school isn't good. I don't exactly feel the safest here since there has been boys threatening girls to do certain things to them and yet not much was done about it, which makes me feel less safe. There has been certain threats as well that made me feel even less safe. Student...
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Willard High School

Willard High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Willard, MO, in the Willard neighborhood, and is served by the Willard R-II School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,400 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Willard High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 98.6%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $304,473. Discover additional schools in the area, like Christian Schools Of Springfield, Grace Classical Academy, Willard Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Willard has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Willard High School.

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