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Willow Springs High School

215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793

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Willow Springs High School serves 389 students in grades 9-12.

Willow Springs High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 7% 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: 389 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Willow Springs High School's student population of 389 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

389 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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School Rankings

Willow Springs High School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Willow Springs High School is 0.13, 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

#699 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

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15%

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White

93%

70%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.49

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Graduation Rate

≥95%

90%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

44%

43%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Willow Springs R-IV School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willow Springs High School's ranking?

Willow Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What schools are Willow Springs High School often compared to?

Willow Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Senior High School by visitors of our site.

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

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Willow Springs High School?

The graduation rate of Willow Springs High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Willow Springs High School?

389 students attend Willow Springs High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Willow Springs High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Springs High School?

Willow Springs High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Willow Springs High School offer ?

Willow Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Willow Springs High School part of?

Willow Springs High School is part of Willow Springs R-IV School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 389 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education