JOPLIN HIGH

www.joplinschools.org

2,288 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Joplin High School, located at 2104 Indiana Avenue in Joplin, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Joplin Schools district. The campus is a modern, technologically advanced facility designed to replace the previous building destroyed in the 2011 tornado. Today, it stands as a symbol of community resilience and progress, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and robust career and technical education (CTE) programs aimed at preparing students for life after graduation.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement, leadership, and personal growth. As part of the broader Joplin Schools system, the high school remains committed to academic excellence and preparing its diverse student body for college, military, or workforce success.

2,288

Total Students

124.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOPLIN HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,537
Hispanic	286
Black	112
Asian	38
Two or More	214
American Indian	45
Pacific Islander	56

White
1,537 (67.2%)
Hispanic
286 (12.5%)
Two or More
214 (9.4%)
Black
112 (4.9%)
Pacific Islander
56 (2.4%)
American Indian
45 (2.0%)
Asian
38 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	JOPLIN SCHOOLS
Phone:	(417)625-5230
Website:	http://www.joplinschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	124.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	217

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 588

Grade 10 598

Grade 11 572

Grade 12 530