Ozark High School is a high school in Ozark, Missouri.
Serving 1,789 students in grades 9-12, Ozark High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,789 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ozark 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
Ozark High School's student population of 1,789 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,789 students
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
Campus Size
39.27 acres (15.89 ha)
School Motto
To provide high-quality education for each student’s future-readiness
School Rankings
Ozark High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ozark High School is 0.26, 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
#220 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Tiger Ozzie
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ozark High School's ranking?
Ozark High School is ranked #220 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ozark High School often compared to?
Ozark High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nixa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ozark High School?
The graduation rate of Ozark High School is 97%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ozark High School?
1,789 students attend Ozark High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ozark High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ozark High School?
Ozark High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ozark High School offer ?
Ozark High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ozark High School part of?
Ozark High School is part of Ozark R-VI School District.
School Reviews
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