Joplin High is a public high school located in Joplin, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,233 students. The school is part of the Joplin Schools district, which is ranked 171 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Joplin High has consistently ranked in the middle range of Missouri high schools, typically between 150-320 out of 400-500 schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating average performance compared to other Missouri high schools. The school's performance on student subgroups is mixed, with some areas of strength (Hispanic and multi-racial students) and areas of weakness (Asian, special education, and low-socioeconomic status students). Joplin High has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.8% to 29.4% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.
When comparing Joplin High to nearby schools, some key differences emerge. Seneca High and Neosho High have generally performed better than Joplin High on statewide rankings and test scores, while Carthage High School and Webb City High School have outperformed Joplin High on statewide rankings, test scores, and graduation rates. Additionally, Joplin High's spending per student, ranging from $7,822 to $9,120 in recent years, is slightly lower than the state average, which may be a factor in the school's academic performance compared to higher-spending nearby schools.
Joplin High is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Cecil Floyd ElementaryElementary : Eastmorland ElementaryElementary : Irving ElementaryElementary : Jefferson ElementaryElementary : Kelsey Norman ElementaryElementary : McKinley ElementaryElementary : Royal Heights ElementaryElementary : Soaring Heights ElementaryElementary : Stapleton ElementaryMiddle : East MiddleMiddle : North MiddleMiddle : South Middle
In the 2023-24 school year, 2,247 students attended Joplin High.
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Students at Joplin High are 72% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.
Joplin High ranks 167th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.