Serving 764 students in grades 9-12, Excelsior Springs High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Excelsior Springs High's attendance zone covers the entire district of Excelsior Springs, MO, encompassing approximately 90.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excelsior Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Excelsior Springs High School's student population of 764 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
764 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
School Motto
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger
School Rankings
Excelsior Springs High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excelsior Springs High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#855 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
85%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excelsior Springs High School's ranking?
Excelsior Springs High School is ranked #855 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Excelsior Springs High School often compared to?
Excelsior Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School, North Kansas City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excelsior Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Excelsior Springs High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Excelsior Springs High School?
764 students attend Excelsior Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Excelsior Springs High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Excelsior Springs High School?
Excelsior Springs High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Excelsior Springs High School offer ?
Excelsior Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excelsior Springs High School part of?
Excelsior Springs High School is part of Excelsior Springs 40 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This was a very fun school.
Lots of kind teacher and administrators all of wich cared for there students.
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