WILLARD HIGH

whs.willardschools.net

1,379 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Willard High School, located in Willard, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Willard R-II School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness, offering a wide array of core curriculum courses alongside various electives, Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, and vocational programs designed to prepare students for diverse post-secondary pathways.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school maintains a strong commitment to student development through an active extracurricular culture. Willard High is well-known for its robust athletics program, competitive performing arts departments, and numerous student-led organizations that foster community engagement and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, Willard High strives to create an inclusive and supportive environment that prepares its students to contribute effectively to their local community and beyond.

1,379

Total Students

87.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLARD HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,155
Hispanic	90
Black	42
Asian	15
Two or More	57
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,155 (83.8%)
Hispanic
90 (6.5%)
Two or More
57 (4.1%)
Black
42 (3.0%)
American Indian
18 (1.3%)
Asian
15 (1.1%)
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:	WILLARD R-II
Phone:	(417)742-3524
Website:	http://whs.willardschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* 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 9 385

Grade 10 356

Grade 11 351

Grade 12 287