Webb City High in Webb City, MO

At a glance

Reported students

1,381

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

88.3

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Missouri high enrollment

90th percentile

Compared with 656 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

232

Webb City High: 1,381 reported students.

State peer staffing position

83rd percentile

15.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,332
Teachers (FTE): 82
Student–teacher ratio: 16.2:1

What the reported data says about Webb City High

Webb City High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Webb City. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Webb City R-VII. NCES reports 1,381 students for 2024–25.

Among 656 high schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 214 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, above the Missouri median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.5%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Webb City High

1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 88.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.5%
Students with disabilities: 14.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 40%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White81.2%
Hispanic8.5%
Black1.8%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Multiracial5.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

6 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Webb City Jr. High

Middle · Grades 07–08

709 reported students

Webb City Middle

Middle · Grades 05–06

681 reported students

Webster Primary Ctr.

Elementary · Grades 01–02

356 reported students

Harry S. Truman Elem.

Elementary · Grades 02–04

287 reported students

Carterville Elem.

Elementary · Grades KG–04

232 reported students

Eugene Field Elem.

Elementary · Grades 04–04

222 reported students

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Public schools near Webb City High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Carl Junction High School High · Carl Junction R-I	09–12	924	5.9 mi
Joplin High High · Joplin Schools	09–12	2,288	6.1 mi
Franklin Technology Ctr. High · Joplin Schools	09–12	0	6.3 mi
Gateway School High · Division of Youth Service	05–12	11	6.6 mi
Carthage High School High · Carthage R-IX	09–12	1,626	9.6 mi
Carthage Technical Ctr. High · Carthage R-IX	09–12	0	9.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Webb City High

What grades does Webb City High serve?

Webb City High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Webb City R-VII.

How many students attend Webb City High?

Webb City High reported 1,381 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 656 Missouri high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,332 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Webb City High?

The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 1,381 students and 88.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Webb City High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Webb City High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Webb City R-VII attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Webb City High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

40% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Webb City High in?

Webb City High is part of Webb City R-VII, based in Webb City, MO, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Webb City High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carl Junction High School (5.9 mi), Joplin High (6.1 mi), Franklin Technology Ctr. (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.