Webb City High School
| Webb City High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
621 North Madison , 64804 | |
| Coordinates | 37°09′06″N 94°28′23″W / 37.15166°N 94.47299°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Established | 1877 (1968 current building) |
| Oversight | Webb City R-7 |
| Principal | Josh Flora |
| Faculty | 77 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,357 (2023-2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15:1 |
| Campus type | Suburban/Rural |
| Color(s) | Columbia Blue, White, and Red |
| Athletics | |
| Athletics conference | Central Ozark Conference |
| Mascot | Cardinal |
| Website | Webb City H.S. |
Webb City High School (or WCHS) is a public high school located in Webb City, Missouri, founded in 1877. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is the only traditional high school in the School District of Webb City R-7. Webb City High School is a part of Missouri State High School Activities Association which acts as the governing body for high school activities throughout the state of Missouri.
According to the 2013 U.S. News & World Report, Webb City High School is ranked as the 17th best high school out of 560 in the state of Missouri. The school is highly rated academically. The school is well known for its academic activities including Speech and Debate, Academic Bowl, and Future Business Leaders of America. Its marching band has been very successful in competition and was invited to perform in the 2006 and 2010 Rose Parade. The high school is perhaps best known for its sports program which has won sixteen football championships, two baseball and softball championships, and one championship in boys' and girls' basketball since 1989.
The Webb City R-7 School District includes the majority of Webb City, all of Alba, Carterville, Neck City, Oronogo, and Purcell; portions of Airport Drive, Duenweg and Joplin; and some unincorporated portions of Jasper County.