- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nixa, MO
Nixa High
Federal NCES profile for Nixa High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292253000424
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nixa High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Nixa · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nixa High has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nixa High ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Nixa, MO.
School address
District: Nixa Public Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 292253000424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Nixa High held near 1,987 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 114.0 → 114.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 292253000424 · Nixa, MO High · LARGE · TRAD
2,041 enr · 17.9:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Nixa Junior High (1,033 students)
Nixa High held near 1,987 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 114.0 → 114.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Nixa High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nixa High
2,041 students
- Nixa Junior Hi
Nixa Junior High
1,033 students
- High Pointe El 619
High Pointe Elem.
619 students
- Century Elem. 592
Century Elem.
592 students
- Summit Interme 507
Summit Intermediate School
507 students
- John Thomas Sc 493
John Thomas School of Discover
493 students
What this shows Nixa High reports 2,041 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nixa High compares
Nixa 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 40% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 63% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,041 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,041
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Missouri - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,378
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 1.1%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Nixa High is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nixa Public Schools reports $10,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nixa High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixa Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Pointe Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Century Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Thomas School of Discover | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nixa High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- 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 (~2,041 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nixa High
How many students attend Nixa High?
Nixa High has 2,041 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nixa, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,957 (2022-23) → 1,987 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nixa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nixa High is 17.9:1, which is 40% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nixa High?
17.2% of students at Nixa High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nixa High?
The largest demographic group at Nixa High is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Nixa, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nixa High?
Nixa High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Nixa High rank among public schools in Nixa?
By Resource Investment Index, Nixa High ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Nixa, 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 Nixa on the city page.
What other schools are in Nixa Public Schools?
Besides Nixa High, Nixa Public Schools also operates Nixa Junior High (1,033 students), High Pointe Elem. (619 students), and Century Elem. (592 students). See the Nixa Public Schools district page for the complete list.