Springfield R-XII School District

1359 E. St. Louis
Springfield, MO 65802-3409
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Springfield R-XII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 7,974 students in Springfield R-XII School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Missouri.
Public High Schools in Springfield R-XII School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Springfield R-XII School District have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kickapoo High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
57 Schools
753 Schools
# Students
24,267 Students
293,732 Students
# Teachers
1,795 Teachers
22,922 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Springfield R-XII School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#248 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
40%
44%
43%
35%
38%
96%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.49
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
70%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,502 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,961 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$376 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$387 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,502
$15,081
Spending / Student
$15,961
$13,908

Best Springfield R-XII School District Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kickapoo High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3710 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,918 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Glendale High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2727 S Ingram Mill
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,369 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,449 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Parkview High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
516 W Meadowmere
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,274 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3319 N Grant
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,079 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
1111 N Robberson
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 868-4008
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
601 N National Ave #102
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-0417
Gr: K-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Phelps Gifted Center
934 S Kimbrough
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 523-3300
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Study Alternative High School
Alternative School
2343 W. Olive Street
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-6400
Gr: 9-12

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 57 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 24,267 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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