Joplin High

Summary:

Joplin High is a public high school in Joplin, Missouri, serving 2,233 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Joplin Schools district, which is ranked 186 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Joplin High stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools like Seneca High and Neosho High. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessment tests, is generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 28% in Algebra I to 46.3% in English II. Joplin High also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Despite these challenges, Joplin High has shown signs of improvement over time, with its statewide ranking rising from 366 out of 504 Missouri high schools in 2014-2015 to 170 out of 352 in 2022-2023. The school's performance also varies among different student subgroups, with multi-racial students performing particularly well. The nearby schools, such as Carthage High School and Webb City High, face similar academic and socioeconomic challenges, suggesting that the issues faced by Joplin High may be common in the region. The school's increased per-student spending in recent years indicates a focus on improving resources and support for students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2104 Indiana Ave
       Joplin, MO  64802-0128


(417) 625-5230

District: Joplin Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,120 Help


Feeder schools for Joplin High:

Elementary:    Cecil Floyd Elementary
    Eastmorland Elementary
    Irving Elementary
    Jefferson Elementary
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Middle:    East Middle
    North Middle
    South Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  2,233

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.8%
Hispanic:
10.4%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.1% Help


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Compare Details Joplin High ranks better than 51.7% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.79. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Joplin High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joplin High is 18.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joplin High is $9,120.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Joplin High:

SchoolDigger ranks Joplin High 170th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Joplin High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Joplin Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Joplin Schools 186th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joplin High

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Rank History for all students at Joplin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.02 128th 534 76.0%
2007 68.90 118th 538 78.1%
2008 65.51 142nd 539 73.7%
2009 58.61 161st 507 68.2%
2010 48.37 271st 516 47.5%
2011 49.31 273rd 528 48.3%
2012 45.67 313th 522 40.0%
2013 49.69 260th 523 50.3%
2014 40.12 345th 521 33.8%
2015 35.91 366th 504 27.4%
2016 37.84 276th 401 31.2%
2017 60.71 150th 404 62.9%
2018 43.30 247th 468 47.2%
2019 33.71 320th 460 30.4%
2021 45.16 178th 358 50.3%
2022 46.22 168th 361 53.5%
2023 43.79 170th 352 51.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Joplin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.34 47th 52 9.6%
2019 19.26 54th 59 8.5%
2021 59.76 5th 23 78.3%
2022 57.00 9th 28 67.9%
2023 55.77 10th 34 70.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Joplin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.38 81st 127 36.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joplin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.76 256th 382 33.0%
2019 36.09 246th 368 33.2%
2021 39.99 144th 255 43.5%
2022 48.39 120th 250 52.0%
2023 56.68 83rd 268 69.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Joplin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.17 79th 103 23.3%
2021 37.15 82nd 129 36.4%
2022 46.78 55th 111 50.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Joplin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.15 54th 100 46.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Joplin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.50 27th 38 28.9%
2019 15.81 33rd 38 13.2%
2021 26.24 13th 20 35.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Joplin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.25 42nd 111 62.2%
2022 49.69 51st 105 51.4%
2023 35.85 67th 99 32.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joplin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.80 69th 84 17.9%
2019 12.39 86th 91 5.5%
2021 62.82 8th 40 80.0%
2022 33.74 38th 57 33.3%
2023 35.59 41st 64 35.9%
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Rank History for White students at Joplin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.13 237th 440 46.1%
2019 32.05 303rd 430 29.5%
2021 30.36 211th 309 31.7%
2022 34.95 184th 310 40.6%
2023 33.42 184th 302 39.1%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Joplin High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1484 1484
1992 1374 32 9 13 4 n/a n/a 0 1432
1993 1356 34 9 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1413
1994 1399 42 12 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1469
1995 1295 54 16 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1384
1996 1295 54 16 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1384
1997 1326 60 17 21 5 n/a n/a 0 1429
1998 1316 61 19 21 12 n/a n/a 0 1429
1999 1708 54 30 35 34 n/a n/a 0 1861
2000 1755 57 28 44 35 n/a n/a 0 1919
2001 1680 67 25 48 36 n/a n/a 0 1856
2002 1728 67 20 75 31 n/a n/a 0 1921
2003 1728 67 20 75 31 n/a n/a 0 1921
2004 1745 76 28 95 27 n/a n/a 0 1971
2005 1757 82 33 95 38 n/a n/a 0 2005
2006 1820 91 35 90 43 n/a n/a 0 2079
2007 1823 112 24 115 44 n/a n/a 0 2118
2008 1721 99 24 107 44 n/a n/a 0 1995
2009 1800 115 37 130 45 n/a n/a 0 2127
2010 1883 124 34 125 44 n/a n/a 0 2210
2011 1846 126 45 123 39 1 0 0 2180
2012 1754 89 46 123 41 3 13 0 2069
2013 1786 101 43 132 38 5 20 0 2125
2014 1760 105 37 126 37 10 36 0 2111
2015 1795 121 35 126 47 10 51 0 2185
2016 1770 131 34 150 41 13 77 0 2216
2017 1761 126 40 155 34 13 87 0 2216
2018 1746 104 38 160 27 26 88 0 2189
2019 1678 94 36 178 25 30 102 0 2143
2020 1671 90 34 187 37 30 133 0 2182
2021 1687 89 33 182 45 32 148 0 2216
2022 1674 106 33 230 40 37 169 0 2289
2023 1580 115 41 233 48 33 183 0 2233

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Joplin High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1484 78.3 18.9 8.8
1992 1432 71.1 20.1 9.4
1993 1413 64.0 22.1 10.9
1994 1469 68.5 21.4 8.2
1995 1384 70.0 19.8 11.6
1996 1384 70.0 19.8 11.6
1997 1429 73.8 19.4 13.9
1998 1429 75.0 19.1 13.1
1999 1861 103.2 18.0 16.9
2000 1919 105.8 18.1 21.2
2001 1856 112.9 16.4 24.7
2002 1921 111.4 17.2 30.8
2003 1921 111.4 17.2 30.8
2004 1971 95.3 20.7 35.4
2005 2005 96.4 20.8 38.5
2006 2079 97.9 21.2 38.2
2007 2118 96.9 21.9 37.3
2008 1995 102.6 19.4 43.7
2009 2127 108.0 19.7 41.1
2010 2210 106.7 20.7 43.8
2011 2180 109.5 19.9 45
2012 2069 112.5 18.3 47.1
2013 2125 112.5 18.8 48.2
2014 2111 111.6 18.9 53.7
2015 2185 113.0 19.3 53
2016 2216 115.0 19.2 47.9
2017 2216 111.7 19.8 53.8
2018 2189 114.8 19.0 52.8
2019 2143 111.6 19.1 46.2
2020 2182 117.0 18.6 48.3
2021 2216 119.2 18.5 51.4
2022 2289 123.4 18.5 54.4
2023 2233 120.3 18.5 50.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Joplin High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1484 78.3 18.9 8.8
1992 1432 71.1 20.1 9.4
1993 1413 64.0 22.1 10.9
1994 1469 68.5 21.4 8.2
1995 1384 70.0 19.8 11.6
1996 1384 70.0 19.8 11.6
1997 1429 73.8 19.4 13.9
1998 1429 75.0 19.1 13.1
1999 1861 103.2 18.0 16.9
2000 1919 105.8 18.1 21.2
2001 1856 112.9 16.4 24.7
2002 1921 111.4 17.2 30.8
2003 1921 111.4 17.2 30.8
2004 1971 95.3 20.7 35.4
2005 2005 96.4 20.8 38.5
2006 2079 97.9 21.2 38.2
2007 2118 96.9 21.9 37.3
2008 1995 102.6 19.4 43.7
2009 2127 108.0 19.7 41.1
2010 2210 106.7 20.7 43.8
2011 2180 109.5 19.9 45
2012 2069 112.5 18.3 47.1
2013 2125 112.5 18.8 48.2
2014 2111 111.6 18.9 53.7
2015 2185 113.0 19.3 53
2016 2216 115.0 19.2 47.9
2017 2216 111.7 19.8 53.8
2018 2189 114.8 19.0 52.8
2019 2143 111.6 19.1 46.2
2020 2182 117.0 18.6 48.3
2021 2216 119.2 18.5 51.4
2022 2289 123.4 18.5 54.4
2023 2233 120.3 18.5 50.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Joplin High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $901 (11.2%) $7,114 (88.8%) $8,014
2020 $1,037 (12.6%) $7,197 (87.4%) $8,234
2021 $1,034 (13.2%) $6,788 (86.8%) $7,822
2022 $2,051 (22.5%) $7,069 (77.5%) $9,120

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Joplin High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 320th of 460 High schoolsRanks 170th of 352 High schools
 21.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Joplin High)38.728
 10.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Joplin Schools)38.736.3
 2.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Joplin High)30.334.1
 3.8%
   End of Course Biology I (Joplin Schools)30.334.1
 3.8%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Joplin High)49.246.3
 2.9%
   End of Course English II (Joplin Schools)49.246.3
 2.9%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students21432233
 4.2%
African American94115
 22.3%
American Indian2548
 92%
Asian3641
 13.9%
Hispanic178233
 30.9%
Pacific Islander3033
 10%
White16781580
 5.8%
Two or More Races102183
 79.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.2%50.1%
 4%


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Joplin High ranks 170th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Joplin High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cecil Floyd Elementary
Elementary : Eastmorland Elementary
Elementary : Irving Elementary
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary
Elementary : Kelsey Norman Elementary
Elementary : McKinley Elementary
Elementary : Royal Heights Elementary
Elementary : Soaring Heights Elementary
Elementary : Stapleton Elementary
Middle : East Middle
Middle : North Middle
Middle : South Middle

Students at Joplin High are 71% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,233 students attended Joplin High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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