School Overview
Kickapoo High School, located in Springfield, Missouri, is one of the five public high schools within the Springfield Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career-technical programs. Beyond the classroom, Kickapoo maintains a robust extracurricular culture, offering numerous clubs, student organizations, and a highly competitive athletics program that frequently contends for state-level recognition.

The school is deeply integrated into the Springfield community and emphasizes a "Chiefs" pride tradition that fosters strong school spirit among its students, faculty, and alumni. With its central location on South Jefferson Avenue, the campus functions as a significant hub for student development in the region, focusing on preparing graduates for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, enlisting in the military, or pursuing higher education. Through its dedicated staff and various student-support services, Kickapoo High continues to be a focal point for secondary education in the Springfield area.
1,923
Total Students
99.8
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KICKAPOO HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White1,464
Hispanic149
Black95
Asian95
Two or More105
American Indian9
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    1,464 (76.1%)
  • Hispanic
    149 (7.7%)
  • Two or More
    105 (5.5%)
  • Black
    95 (4.9%)
  • Asian
    95 (4.9%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.3%)
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: SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone: (417)523-8500
Website: http://kickapoo.spsk12.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,923
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 99.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 383
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 133
Grades Taught
Grade 9 453
Grade 10 502
Grade 11 499
Grade 12 469

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KICKAPOO HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 9453
Grade 10502
Grade 11499
Grade 12469
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KICKAPOO HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female92548.1%
Male99851.9%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)