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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40·NCES 291165000420

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH

612 TIGER DR, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO 64024 · (816) 630-9210 · Clay County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL764 STUDENTS
Enrollment
764
High
DISTRICT 456 · STATE 501
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
46 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.1:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
286 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
205
Grade 10
173
Grade 11
187
Grade 12
199
Student demographics
White
65185%
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 67%
Hispanic
547%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 9%
Black
122%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 15%
Asian
51%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
375%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Native American
51%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
38050%
Female
38450%

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BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
46.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
50.6%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-4.6pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
764
+1 (+0%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
was 16.1:1
% White
85%
was 86%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH

Set in EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Missouri, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH is a big high school, operated by EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40. It instructs 764 students across grades 9 through 12. That puts it 52% larger than the typical public school in Missouri, which averages around 501 students.

Within EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40, which oversees 7 schools and 2,661 students, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH records that 85% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school reports 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial.

On the income-and-resources front, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH records 46 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.8:1. The state averages around 12.2:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 37% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 50.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 46.0%.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Clay County indicate median household earnings sit near $88,468, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH is one of 80 public schools in Clay County (combined enrollment of about 41,553 students).

The closest other public school is EXCELSIOR SPRINGS EAR CHLD CTR, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 6 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH at 3rd of 7; the average score across the group is 44.2%.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH operates from a town-center location.

Five-year trend. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH's enrollment has remained close to its prior level since 2018, when it stood at 763 (now 764).

On allk12, the feed for EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Clay County at a glance

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Population
258,122
Census ACS
Median income
$88,468
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
80
41,553 students

Quick facts

School name
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH
District
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40
Address
612 TIGER DR, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO 64024
Phone
(816) 630-9210
County
Clay County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
764
Teachers (FTE)
46
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
286 (37%)
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
291165000420
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH
How many students attend EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH?
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH enrolls approximately 764 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH serve?
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH have?
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH employs 46 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.
What is the student diversity at EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH?
Student demographics at EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH are roughly 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH in?
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH is part of EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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