Nixa High School is a public high school in Nixa, Missouri, United States. Nixa High School received the National Blue Ribbon in 2013 and 2022. It was ranked number thirty in the state and first in the Springfield metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report in 2022.
Serving 1,987 students in grades 9-12, Nixa High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,987 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Nixa High School's student population of 1,987 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,987 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Year Founded
1908
Colors
White, Grey, Red
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 19, 2025
School Mascot
Eagle
School Rankings
Nixa High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nixa High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 2076 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
85%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nixa High School's ranking?
Nixa High School is ranked #10 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
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?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nixa High School?
The graduation rate of Nixa High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nixa High School?
1,987 students attend Nixa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Nixa High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 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 12:1.
What grades does Nixa High School offer ?
Nixa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nixa High School part of?
Nixa High School is part of Nixa School District.
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