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Kickapoo High

3710 S JEFFERSON, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65807

About Kickapoo High

Kickapoo High is a public high school in Springfield, Missouri, that is part of the Springfield R-XII School District. It serves students in grades 9–12. Kickapoo High has about 1,500 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 17:1, which helps with both academic access and personalized guidance. The school is one of nine high schools in the district and is known as one of the best schools in the area.Kickapoo High has a full curriculum and offers Advanced Placement® classes and tests. About 14% of students take AP classes. Students can also take tests like the SAT and ACT to see if they are ready for college. The student body is somewhat diverse, with about 23% of students being minorities and about 30% of students being low-income. Data on academic proficiency show that about 34% of students are good at math and 58% are good at reading. The amount spent on each student is in line with the averages for public schools in the district and the state. Overall, the school has a strong academic focus and good results for getting students ready for college and careers. This school is the best school in Springfield, Missouri.

Kickapoo High Contact Information

Address

3710 S JEFFERSON, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65807

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Phone

(417) 523-8500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 34%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 34% in Math and 58% in Reading.
100
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1918
Total Students
$47360
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 104 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kickapoo High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 76.69%
Asian 5.16%
Hispanic 7.19%
Black 4.38%
Two+ Races 5.68%
Native Am. 0.52%
White
76.69%
Asian
5.16%
Hispanic
7.19%
Black
4.38%
Two+ Races
5.68%
Native Am.
0.52%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1918
47.97%
920 Female
52.03%
998 Male

Student Population

1918 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

383 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In early 2026, the school won a District of Distinction award for its "Attend Today, Succeed Forever" program, which all of its students took part in. The school still offers a lot of extracurricular and academic activities.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of experience do students have at Kickapoo High?

Ans. Kickapoo High gives students a well-rounded experience that helps them grow as people and focus on their studies.

Q2. What does Kickapoo High do to get students involved?

Ans. Students stay interested through things like joining clubs, playing sports, exploring hands-on activities.

Q3. Does Kickapoo High School put a lot of stress on planning for college and a career?

Ans. Yes, Kickapoo High helps students plan for college and their future careers.

Q4. Does Kickapoo High support the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Kickapoo High helps students sign up for and take the SAT and ACT.

Q5. What is the general atmosphere like at Kickapoo High?

Ans. The school keeps a positive, respectful atmosphere that helps students do well.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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