2021 Niche Standout High Schools in the Springfield, MO Area

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The 2021 Niche Standout High Schools list recognizes public schools that are making a difference in their community. The ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include school diversity, graduation rates and state test scores for economically disadvantaged and minority students, SAT/ACT scores, and the quality of colleges that students consider. The list is limited to only schools with 1) at least 50% of students identified by the school as economically disadvantaged and 2) a Niche Overall Grade of B or higher. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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Central High School
Springfield R-XII School District, MO
6-12
Rating 3.95 out of 5 283 reviews
Senior: I love Central. The students and staff are absolutely incredible and each program blew my expectations out of the water! Each teacher focuses not only on academic achievement but also on individual growth, making each student feel at home in the hallways. The diverse environment is incredibly welcoming- with several ethnicities and religions represented, you are guaranteed to graduate with a broader worldview and better exposure to cultures across the globe. I have encountered incredible individuals, both teachers and students, that have radically changed the way I think and view my society. I would not trade my time at Central for anything and the lessons I have learned here were so much more than just what was taught in the classrooms.
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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
1,738 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
50% Free or Reduced Lunch
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Fordland High School
Fordland R-III School District, MO
9-12
Rating 3.65 out of 5 23 reviews
Alum: We were all like family there. The small town helped form the very close-knit community that I call family. I liked the students I graduated with and the teachers and faculty alike. The school administrators made the activities all-inclusive and strongly encouraged student participation in clubs and Advanced Placement classes. Their goal was to promote student success and honestly they did an excellent job. They prepared us for college and even were ranked one of the top fifteen best high schools in Missouri. The safety they practiced made it an excellent school to be enrolled in, and was comforting knowing my younger siblings were in good hands. I honestly enjoyed high school and when I transferred to a community college it just wasn't the same. Overall, if I have the privilege of raising a family on my own in the future, I would definitely send my children to this school when they were of age. Their curriculum is excellent and I graduated with above a 4.0 GPA.
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grade B
Overall Niche Grade
151 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
39% Free or Reduced Lunch
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St. Anselm's Abbey School
Private School
WASHINGTON, DC
6-12
Rating 4.48 out of 5 33 reviews
Alum: St. Anselm's gave me the tools to succeed as an Ivy League school undergraduate and to eventually earn two advanced degrees in engineering and management. Academics are taken very seriously at St. Anselm's. My 9th grade transition from DC public schools was quite a wake-up call, but I worked hard, received help, and soon found my footing. The monks are the heartbeat of the school's ethos, spirituality, and nurturing environment. The connection to the Abbey is built into the daily life of school. Extracurriculars are abundant and are accessible to virtually all. In short, St. Anselm's sets high standards and I thrived in the environment.
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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
256 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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