Enrollment
1,381
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Webb City, MO
Webb City High
Federal NCES profile for Webb City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293150002186
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webb City High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Webb City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Webb City High has class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webb City High ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Webb City, MO.
School address
District: Webb City R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 293150002186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webb City High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webb City High
Webb City High is a large high school in Webb City, Missouri, enrolling 1,381 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.1:1 is larger than about 88% of Missouri schools and 26% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,381 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Webb City R-Vii spends $9,445 per pupil, 27% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Webb City R-Vii also operates Webb City Jr. High (709 students) and Webb City Middle (681 students) alongside Webb City High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Webb City High compares
Webb City High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 35% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,381 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,381
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Missouri - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$9,445
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Webb City High is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webb City R-Vii, which includes Webb City High.
$9,445
Per student
-27%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 47.6%
Federal 16.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Webb City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb City Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webb City Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Primary Ctr. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harry S. Truman Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carterville Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webb City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Webb City High
How many students attend Webb City High?
Webb City High has 1,381 students enrolled. It is a high school in Webb City, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webb City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Webb City High is 16.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webb City High?
29.8% of students at Webb City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webb City High?
The largest demographic group at Webb City High is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Webb City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webb City High?
Webb City High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Webb City High rank among public schools in Webb City?
By Resource Investment Index, Webb City High ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Webb City, 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 Webb City on the city page.
Is Webb City High a good school?
Webb City High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Webb City R-Vii?
Besides Webb City High, Webb City R-Vii also operates Webb City Jr. High (709 students), Webb City Middle (681 students), and Webster Primary Ctr. (356 students). See the Webb City R-Vii district page for the complete list.
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