NIXA HIGH

www.nixahs.net

2,041 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Nixa High School, located in Nixa, Missouri, is the primary secondary institution serving the Nixa Public Schools district. Known for its strong focus on academic achievement and a comprehensive curriculum, the school offers a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career and technical education programs. The school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

Beyond the classroom, Nixa High School is widely recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture and highly competitive athletic programs, frequently referred to as the "Nixa Eagles." The school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, encouraging participation in various clubs, arts programs, and leadership organizations. With a commitment to fostering school spirit and community engagement, Nixa High remains a focal point of the local area, continuously striving to integrate modern technology and supportive teaching practices to enhance the educational environment for all its students.

2,041

Total Students

113.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NIXA HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,707
Hispanic	137
Black	21
Asian	22
Two or More	147
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,707 (83.6%)
Two or More
147 (7.2%)
Hispanic
137 (6.7%)
Asian
22 (1.1%)
Black
21 (1.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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:	Nixa Public Schools
Phone:	(417)724-3500
Website:	http://www.nixahs.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,041
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	113.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	134

* 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 9 569

Grade 10 525

Grade 11 466

Grade 12 481