- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Joplin, MO
Joplin High
Federal NCES profile for Joplin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291635000787
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joplin High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #17 of 17
- public schools in Joplin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Joplin High has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joplin High ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Joplin, MO.
School address
District: Joplin Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 291635000787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Joplin High held near 2,247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 120.4 → 122.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 291635000787 · Joplin, MO High · LARGE · TRAD
2,288 enr · 19.1:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: South Middle (596 students)
Joplin High held near 2,247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 120.4 → 122.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Joplin High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Joplin High
2,288 students
- South Middle 596
South Middle
596 students
- East Middle 592
East Middle
592 students
- North Middle 549
North Middle
549 students
- Cecil Floyd El 532
Cecil Floyd Elem.
532 students
- Irving Element 434
Irving Elementary
434 students
What this shows Joplin High reports 2,288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joplin High compares
Joplin High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 49% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,288 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,288
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
445
in-school suspensions + 203 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Joplin High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Joplin Schools reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joplin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cecil Floyd Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joplin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Joplin High
How many students attend Joplin High?
Joplin High has 2,288 students enrolled. It is a high school in Joplin, MO. CCD year-over-year: 2,233 (2022-23) → 2,247 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joplin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Joplin High is 19.1:1, which is 49% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joplin High?
40.9% of students at Joplin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joplin High?
The largest demographic group at Joplin High is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Joplin, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joplin High?
Joplin High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joplin High rank among public schools in Joplin?
By Resource Investment Index, Joplin High ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Joplin, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Joplin on the city page.
What other schools are in Joplin Schools?
Besides Joplin High, Joplin Schools also operates South Middle (596 students), East Middle (592 students), and North Middle (549 students). See the Joplin Schools district page for the complete list.