Is Willard High a good school?

Yes. Willard High ranks in the top 7.9% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Willard High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,400 students attended Willard High.

What is the racial makeup of Willard High?

Students at Willard High are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Willard High?

Willard High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Willard Central Elementary Elementary : Willard East Elementary Elementary : Willard North Elementary Elementary : Willard Orchard Hills Elementary Elementary : Willard South Elementary Middle : Willard Intermediate North Middle : Willard Middle

Willard High

Summary:

Willard High is a public high school located in Willard, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,381 students. This school is part of the Willard R-II School District, which is ranked 61 out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Willard High has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking of 30 out of 378 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments, such as the MAP tests, is generally above the state average, with higher proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra I, Biology I, English II, and Government. Additionally, Willard High has maintained an impressive four-year graduation rate of 98.3% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average. The school also ranks highly for Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, indicating its ability to support the academic success of diverse learners.

While Willard High's overall performance is impressive, the school has seen a slight increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 19.6% in 2023-2024, which remains lower than the state average. When compared to nearby schools, such as Ash Grove High, Willard High's graduation rate is significantly higher, but the school's ranking for African American and disabled students is lower, indicating a need to address achievement gaps and ensure equitable outcomes for all learners. Willard High's per-student spending has increased over the years, reaching $10,248 in the 2021-2022 school year, which is higher than the state average, and may contribute to the school's academic success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

515 E Jackson St
Willard, MO 65781-9209

(417) 742-3524

District: Willard R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,248

Feeder schools for Willard High:

Elementary:	Willard Central Elementary
	Willard East Elementary
	Willard North Elementary
	Willard Orchard Hills Elementary
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	Willard South Elementary
Middle:	Willard Intermediate North
	Willard Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 1,400

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.2%

Hispanic:

6.2%

African American:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willard High ranks better than 92.1% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.39. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Willard High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.2%), Hispanic (6.2%), African American (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willard High is 15.9. (See more...)

Compare Willard High employs 87.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willard High is $10,248.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willard High:

SchoolDigger ranks Willard High 30^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Willard High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Willard R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Willard R-II 61^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Willard High

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Rank History for all students at Willard High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	80.73	53^rd	534	90.1%
2007	77.25	55^th	538	89.8%
2008	73.14	88^th	539	83.7%
2009	76.23	33^rd	507	93.5%
2010	55.60	207^th	516	59.9%
2011	73.42	53^rd	528	90.0%
2012	66.63	98^th	522	81.2%
2013	73.28	43^rd	523	91.8%
2014	67.30	88^th	521	83.1%
2015	71.62	74^th	504	85.3%
2016	62.60	110^th	401	72.6%
2017	72.04	84^th	404	79.2%
2018	65.39	101^st	468	78.4%
2019	65.19	91^st	460	80.2%
2021	73.64	43^rd	358	88.0%
2022	81.23	23^rd	361	93.6%
2023	77.64	29^th	352	91.8%
2024	78.39	30^th	378	92.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Willard High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.42	23^rd	127	81.9%
2024	44.96	78^th	135	42.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willard High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	58.50	107^th	382	72.0%
2019	68.30	54^th	368	85.3%
2021	81.07	22^nd	255	91.4%
2022	94.91	7^th	250	97.2%
2023	89.31	8^th	268	97.0%
2024	92.40	6^th	274	97.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Willard High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	31.06	73^rd	95	23.2%
2019	39.98	65^th	103	36.9%
2021	43.47	74^th	129	42.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Willard High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.05	78^th	111	29.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willard High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	76.51	10^th	84	88.1%

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Rank History for White students at Willard High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	63.19	100^th	440	77.3%
2019	59.59	109^th	430	74.7%
2021	66.73	55^th	309	82.2%
2022	77.96	26^th	310	91.6%
2023	73.33	35^th	302	88.4%
2024	73.66	37^th	321	88.5%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Willard High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	716	716
1992	711	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	713
1993	740	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	745
1994	775	2	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	786
1995	838	0	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	849
1996	838	0	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	849
1997	844	0	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	853
1998	872	0	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	879
1999	866	3	5	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	879
2000	895	1	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	905
2001	936	2	6	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	953
2002	940	5	9	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	968
2003	940	5	9	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	968
2004	956	8	7	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	985
2005	971	12	4	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	1011
2006	1020	11	3	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	1059
2007	1094	16	3	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	1140
2008	1171	16	4	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	1220
2009	1205	20	9	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1260
2010	1204	16	13	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	1265
2011	1147	26	12	21	6	0	3	0	1215
2012	1182	32	11	26	4	0	2	0	1257
2013	1158	29	8	32	10	0	4	0	1241
2014	1178	36	7	42	10	0	7	0	1280
2015	1198	48	5	44	10	0	10	0	1315
2016	1196	55	7	46	9	0	11	0	1324
2017	1210	52	8	55	10	0	10	0	1345
2018	1202	55	15	57	8	0	13	0	1350
2019	1169	41	15	56	8	0	20	0	1309
2020	1200	32	17	70	5	0	28	0	1352
2021	1155	30	16	75	5	0	32	0	1313
2022	1155	34	15	81	10	0	35	0	1330
2023	1179	43	15	83	14	4	43	0	1381
2024	1193	44	13	87	14	5	44	0	1400

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willard High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	716	42.4	16.8	n/a
1992	713	42.3	16.8	6
1993	745	40.9	18.2	5.2
1994	786	41.4	19.0	7.4
1995	849	46.8	18.1	9.9
1996	849	46.8	18.1	9.9
1997	853	49.5	17.2	9.4
1998	879	53.6	16.4	12.2
1999	879	53.2	16.5	19.3
2000	905	54.7	16.5	16
2001	953	57.6	16.5	16.6
2002	968	61.0	15.9	18.2
2003	968	61.0	15.9	18.2
2004	985	56.8	17.3	20.3
2005	1011	57.3	17.6	23
2006	1059	60.3	17.6	21.7
2007	1140	59.3	19.2	21.6
2008	1220	69.5	17.6	27.9
2009	1260	77.4	16.3	30.9
2010	1265	75.1	16.8	33.3
2011	1215	79.0	15.3	32.5
2012	1257	81.2	15.4	35.7
2013	1241	81.2	15.2	33.5
2014	1280	81.8	15.6	33
2015	1315	85.0	15.4	33.2
2016	1324	88.0	15.0	34.4
2017	1345	89.9	14.9	34.6
2018	1350	88.2	15.3	39.6
2019	1309	87.1	15.0	40
2020	1352	86.2	15.6	38.7
2021	1313	86.5	15.1	35.1
2022	1330	85.3	15.5	29.3
2023	1381	84.6	16.3	28.8
2024	1400	87.7	15.9	26.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willard High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	716	42.4	16.8	n/a
1992	713	42.3	16.8	6
1993	745	40.9	18.2	5.2
1994	786	41.4	19.0	7.4
1995	849	46.8	18.1	9.9
1996	849	46.8	18.1	9.9
1997	853	49.5	17.2	9.4
1998	879	53.6	16.4	12.2
1999	879	53.2	16.5	19.3
2000	905	54.7	16.5	16
2001	953	57.6	16.5	16.6
2002	968	61.0	15.9	18.2
2003	968	61.0	15.9	18.2
2004	985	56.8	17.3	20.3
2005	1011	57.3	17.6	23
2006	1059	60.3	17.6	21.7
2007	1140	59.3	19.2	21.6
2008	1220	69.5	17.6	27.9
2009	1260	77.4	16.3	30.9
2010	1265	75.1	16.8	33.3
2011	1215	79.0	15.3	32.5
2012	1257	81.2	15.4	35.7
2013	1241	81.2	15.2	33.5
2014	1280	81.8	15.6	33
2015	1315	85.0	15.4	33.2
2016	1324	88.0	15.0	34.4
2017	1345	89.9	14.9	34.6
2018	1350	88.2	15.3	39.6
2019	1309	87.1	15.0	40
2020	1352	86.2	15.6	38.7
2021	1313	86.5	15.1	35.1
2022	1330	85.3	15.5	29.3
2023	1381	84.6	16.3	28.8
2024	1400	87.7	15.9	26.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Willard High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$442 (4.9%)	$8,593 (95.1%)	$9,035
2020	$876 (9.8%)	$8,044 (90.2%)	$8,920
2021	$299 (3.2%)	$9,092 (96.8%)	$9,390
2022	$563 (5.5%)	$9,684 (94.5%)	$10,248

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willard High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 91^st of 460 High schools	Ranks 29^th of 352 High schools	11.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Willard High)	38.7	56.8	18.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Willard R-II)	45	61.7	16.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Willard High)	54.7	59.7	5%
End of Course Biology I (Willard R-II)	54.7	59.7	5%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Willard High)	63.7	63.1	0.6%
End of Course English II (Willard R-II)	63.7	63.1	0.6%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1309	1381	5.5%
African American	41	43	4.9%
American Indian	8	14	75%
Asian	15	15
Hispanic	56	83	48.2%
Pacific Islander	0	4
White	1169	1179	0.9%
Two or More Races	20	43	115%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40%	28.8%	11.1%

Schools Near Willard High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)	MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP English I (2024)	MAP Geometry (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Geometry End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willard High	Public	9-12	515 E Jackson St	Willard	65781	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	No	(417) 742-3524	1,400	88	15.9	26.9%	1,193 (85.2%)	44 (3.1%)	87 (6.2%)	13 (0.9%)	14 (1.0%)	5 (0.4%)	44 (3.1%)	78.4	30^th of 378 public high schools	92.1%		77.6	29^th of 352 public high schools	91.8%	1						52.6	59.2	63.4	55.7			59.0	$10,248	$563	$9,684
Hillcrest High	Public	9-12	3319 N Grant	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-8000	1,079	65	16.4	68.1%	739 (68.5%)	122 (11.3%)	91 (8.4%)	9 (0.8%)	11 (1.0%)	8 (0.7%)	99 (9.2%)	20.4	308^th of 378 public high schools	18.5%		16	299^th of 352 public high schools	15.1%	9						16.9	20.3	35.2	31.3			20.6	$13,545	$1,890	$11,655
Study Alternative High	Public	9-12	2343 W. Olive Street	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-6400	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ash Grove High	Public	7-12	100 N Maple Ln	Ash Grove	65604	Greene County	Ash Grove R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 751-2330	318	27	11.7	38.1%	294 (92.5%)	4 (1.3%)	9 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	80	24^th of 378 public high schools	93.7%		62.2	79^th of 352 public high schools	77.6%	55	41.6	43.4		35.4	63.6	55.6	54.2			88.2			$10,820	$2,409	$8,411
Juvenile Justice Center	Public	7-12	1111 N Robberson	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 868-4008	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Community Learning Center	Public	6-12	3990 W Sunshine	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 888-4055	17	2	8.5	82.4%	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Wilson Creek Group Home	Public	6-12	3992 W Sunshine	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 888-4050	16	2	8.0	81.3%	15 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Central High	Public, Magnet	6-12	423 E Central	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	Yes	No	No	(417) 523-9600	1,449	120	12.0	54.5%	916 (63.2%)	155 (10.7%)	157 (10.8%)	99 (6.8%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	112 (7.7%)	51.2	139^th of 378 public high schools	63.2%		39.5	199^th of 352 public high schools	43.5%	60		82.3	93.5		94.0	35.6	35.7	49.9	73.0		89.6	37.1	$12,410	$1,426	$10,985
Excel School	Public	6-12	1631 W Bennett	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 895-6240	14	2	7.0	78.6%	13 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Graff Career Center	Public	11-12	1001 E. Chestnut Expy	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Ozarks Technical Community College	No	No	No	No	(417) 447-8121	0	36	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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