Nixa High School

514 South Nicholas Road
Nixa, MO 65714

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Rating

10/

Top 1%

Tel: (417) 724-3500

www.nixapublicschools.net

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Nixa High School serves 1,831 students in grades 9-12.

Nixa High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,831 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nixa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Nixa High School's student population of 1,831 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2022

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,831 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

108 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Nixa High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Nixa High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#17 out of 2092 schools
(Top 1%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nixa High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

77%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nixa High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Nixa High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

Black

15%

White

86%

70%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.26

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Nixa High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

92%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Nixa High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

22%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nixa High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Nixa Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nixa High School's ranking?

Nixa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%).

What schools are Nixa High School often compared to?

Nixa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ozark High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Nixa High School?

The graduation rate of Nixa High School is 92%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Nixa High School?

1,831 students attend Nixa High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Nixa High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Nixa High School?

Nixa High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Nixa High School offer ?

Nixa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Nixa High School part of?

Nixa High School is part of Nixa Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,831 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education