Top 10 Best Missouri Vocational Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 62 vocational public high schools serving 2,156 students in Missouri.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top ranked vocational public high schools in Missouri are Mingo Puxico Technical High School, North Technical and Excelsior Springs Tech. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri vocational public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Missouri vocational public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Technical, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).

Best Vocational Public High Schools in Missouri (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mingo Puxico Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-2675
Grades: 12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
North Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 Derhake Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 989-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #33.
Excelsior Springs Tech. High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 St Louis Ave
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-5501
Grades: 10-12
| 61 students
Rank: #44.
Miller Career Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Grand
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 371-0394
Grades: 9-12
| 532 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arcadia Valley Career Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
650 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Boonslick Technical Educ. Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
1694 W Ashley Rd
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-5306
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cape Girardeau Car Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
1080 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-0826
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Car. Tech. Ctr. At Ft. Osage
Vocational School
Magnet School
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7180
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Carrollton Area Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
305 E Tenth St
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-0000
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Carthage Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
1100 E. Airport Drive
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7026
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cass Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
1600 E Elm
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3253
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Technical School
Vocational School
Magnet School
602 S 5th
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-6101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Area Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
4203 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3800
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Crowder Avts
Vocational School
Magnet School
601 Laclede Avenue
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 455-5596
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Current River Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
301 Spring St
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
120 South Spruce Street
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Davis H. Hart Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
905 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eldon Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
112 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Excelsior Springs Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
614 Tiger Dr
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9240
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Four Rivers Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
1978 Image Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5260
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Gibson Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
386 W State Hwy 76
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Graff Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
1001 E. Chestnut Expy
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 447-8121
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand River Technical School
Vocational School
Magnet School
1200 Fair St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-3414
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hannibal Career Tech. Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
4550 Mcmasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-4430
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Herndon Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
11501 E 350 Hwy
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 268-7140
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillyard Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
3434 Faraon
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4170
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson College
Vocational School
Magnet School
1000 Viking Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-3000
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kennett Career Tech. Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
1400 W Washington St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1123
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kirksville Area Tech. Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
1103 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2865
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Career Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9260
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar Careertechnical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3384
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lebanon Tech. Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
757 Brice St
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lewis Clark Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
2400 Zumbehl Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4950
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lex La-ray Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
2323 High School Dr
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-2264
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked vocational public high schools in Missouri?
The top ranked vocational public high schools in Missouri include Mingo Puxico Technical High School, North Technical and Excelsior Springs Tech. High School.
How many vocational public high schools are located in Missouri?
62 vocational public high schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri vocational public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).

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