Summary
Republic High is a public high school located in Republic, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,509 students. The school is part of the Republic R-III School District, which is ranked 25th out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Republic High has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 26th and 163rd over the past decade.
Republic High consistently outperforms the state average in MAP/End of Course exam proficiency rates across all subjects, including Algebra I, Biology I, and English II. For example, in 2024-2025, Republic High's proficiency rates were 58.9% in Algebra I, 48.6% in Biology I, and 63.7% in English II, compared to the state averages of 45.4%, 37.3%, and 52.9%, respectively. The school has also maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.7% to 96.3% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Republic High has particularly strong performance among certain student subgroups, such as ranking 7th out of 106 Missouri high schools for its African American student performance in 2018-2019 and 7th out of 47 Missouri high schools for its gifted and talented student performance in 2023-2024.
While Republic High has faced challenges with chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 15.6% to 21.6% over the past few years, the school still stands out as a top performer when compared to nearby high schools. For instance, Nixa High, which is ranked 8th out of 367 Missouri high schools, has higher proficiency rates in most subjects but a slightly lower graduation rate than Republic High. Kickapoo High, which is part of the Springfield R-XII district, has lower proficiency rates and a higher chronic absenteeism rate than Republic High.
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