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A row of capped-and-gowned graduates enters a gymnasium full of spectators. One particular female graduate is in focus, smiling warmly up at the crowd.
Two elementary girls work at a library table using STEAM kits.
High School culinary students wearing aprons and chef caps work quietly on cooking and baking projects in an industrial kitchen.
A group of high-school students using studio-quality film equipment stand in a semi-circle in an outdoor courtyard in a sunny day, training their cameras on a fellow student with arms wide and smiling.
Members of the high school girls show choir group, Touch of Class, perform on a black stage while wearing brightly colored tops and skirts.
Members of the Varsity Dance Team pose gathered around the school mascot, Eddie the Eagle, outside the JHS performing Arts Center.
A high school student plays the violin on stage.
Two middle school students work at a shared laptop in a dimly lit classroom with more of their peers viewing a slideshow on a projector in the background.
A preschool student wearing a cap and gown smiles before a poster congratulating students on their kindergarten promotion.
A row of capped-and-gowned graduates enters a gymnasium full of spectators. One particular female graduate is in focus, smiling warmly up at the crowd.
Two elementary girls work at a library table using STEAM kits.
High School culinary students wearing aprons and chef caps work quietly on cooking and baking projects in an industrial kitchen.
A group of high-school students using studio-quality film equipment stand in a semi-circle in an outdoor courtyard in a sunny day, training their cameras on a fellow student with arms wide and smiling.
Members of the high school girls show choir group, Touch of Class, perform on a black stage while wearing brightly colored tops and skirts.
Members of the Varsity Dance Team pose gathered around the school mascot, Eddie the Eagle, outside the JHS performing Arts Center.
A high school student plays the violin on stage.
Two middle school students work at a shared laptop in a dimly lit classroom with more of their peers viewing a slideshow on a projector in the background.
A preschool student wearing a cap and gown smiles before a poster congratulating students on their kindergarten promotion.

Looking for a great home in SWMO? Find It Here in Joplin Schools!

At Joplin Schools, we are proud to welcome students and families into Eagle Nation. Here, more than 1,500 staff members (51% of whom hold advanced – masters, specialist, or doctoral – degrees) are dedicated to your student’s success. More than 7,900 students from 41 nations attend Joplin Schools. We can’t wait to welcome your students into our classrooms so they can reach their full potential!

Find It Here at Joplin High School

  • JHS students earn recognition from:
    • National Merit Scholarship CorporationTwo JHS students pose in front of a blue wall with the text 'Finding the BIG IDEAS' at the International Science & Engineering Fair.
    • QuestBridge National College Match
    • Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
    • The College Board
    • National & International Academic competitions
    • State & National Athletic competitions
  • 81 Advanced-Placement, Dual Credit, and Honors courses provide accelerated pathways to success for JHS students. 
  • 170+ Electives are available to JHS students, including MOSO CAPS, Healthcare, Science Research, Early Childhood Education, Career/Tech trades, Culinary Arts, Foreign Languages, and more.
  • Average ACT scores of JHS seniors are higher than the state and national averages, with Multiple Perfect Scores annually. The top 10% of senior test-takers in 2024-25 averaged 30.5 on the ACT, earning automatic scholarships at prestigious 4-year institutions nationwide.
  • Joplin seniors are eligible for more than $467 million in automatic scholarships each year, paving their way to brilliant post-secondary pathways at more than 40 national colleges and universities.
  • 22 varsity sports, plus 32 co- and extra-curricular clubs and activities are available to students, with more than half of secondary students participating in at least one club, activity, or sport. Four female track athletes from Joplin pose with a baton on the track at Missouri State track finals.
  • About 130 JHS graduates complete the A+ program each year, earning 2 free years of college tuition at participating post-secondary institutions.
  • 100% of 2025 JHS graduates went on to enroll in post-secondary institutions or enter the workforce or military immediately after graduation.
  • A rigorous Associates Degree program allows JHS graduates to earn their diploma alongside a 2-year college degree through a partnership with Missouri Southern State University.
  • 14 Trade & Career Prep paths are available to JHS students through Franklin Technology Center, offering Industry Recognized Credentials. 

Find it Here in Joplin PreK-8th Grades

  • We start early, offering Parents as Teachers enrollment to area families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, providing support Two PreK girls smile while crafting with colorful paper leaves at a table in the SOAR TK program. with screenings, home visits, and community resources.
  • Joplin Early Childhood Center provides an excellent preschool education to our 3- and 4-year-old students in morning or afternoon classes in a state-of-the-art facility. Certified educators grow kindergarten-ready kids!
  • 7 K-5th and 3 PreK-5th Elementary Schools welcome students from all corners of our community, allowing students to attend school with their friends and neighbors. Elementary campuses work in tandem to provide coordinated, district-wide academic targets.
  • 3 SOAR Transitional Kindergarten classes offer our younger incoming kindergarten-age students the gift of time and experience to prepare for the rigors of kindergarten. These classes focus on play-based learning, and social and behavioral preparedness.
  • 3 Middle School campuses offer our 6th-8th grade students chances to grow in both learning and responsibility as they prepare for high school and are encouraged to try a wide variety of intra- and extra-curricular experiences.
  • Nearly 2,000 students in 3rd-9th grades are Academic All-Stars, earning Proficient, Advanced, and Growth scores on annual MAP assessments.
  • Gifted Students in 2nd-8th grade programming are exposed to research and presentation processes while exploring their interests through advanced enrichment opportunities.
  • We connect students and families with same-day, on-campus telemedicine visits to reduce obstacles for parents who can’t leave work for a student to see a healthcare provider about a possible illness.
  • Alternative & Virtual Academy options offer pathways for students in need of non-traditional and specialized supports.