Serving 1,530 students in grades 9-12, Republic 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 55% (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: 1,530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Republic High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Republic school district, covering approximately 100.4 square miles, with a typical drive time of 10 to 15 minutes from various points within the area. The furthest edge of the zone is about 9 miles from the school, with an average distance to the zone's edge of 5.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Republic High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Republic High School's student population of 1,530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,530 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Republic 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 Republic 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
#355 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Republic High School's ranking?
Republic High School is ranked #355 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Republic High School often compared to?
Republic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willard High School, Kickapoo 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 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Republic High School?
The graduation rate of Republic High School is 96%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Republic High School?
1,530 students attend Republic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Republic High School students are White, 7% 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 Republic High School?
Republic High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Republic High School offer ?
Republic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Republic High School part of?
Republic High School is part of Republic R-III School District.
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