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By The Numbers
4,200+
Students
Willard students attend school in nine buildings—five elementary schools, two intermediate schools, one middle school, and one high school.
700+
Staff Members
With over 700 dedicated staff members, we provide comprehensive support and exceptional educational experiences for our students.
18:1
Student : Teacher Ratio
Our 18:1 student-teacher district ratio surpasses the DESE standard, ensuring personalized attention and superior educational outcomes.
94.9%
Attendance Rate
Our impressive 94.9% district attendance rate highlights our community's commitment to education, showing a significant increase post-COVID.
211
Teachers in Career Ladder
Career Ladder is a program designed for teachers to be compensated for activities outside of school hours with the goal of enhancing the educational experience of students by recognizing and rewarding productive, effective educators
12 Months
Monthly Paycheck
Certified staff members enjoy the stability of receiving a paycheck every month, ensuring consistent and reliable annualized compensation.
News & Events
![Willard Portrait of a Tiger]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745352066/willardschoolsnet/vnqyoavruwybjmk9tmvn/PoT.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745352066/willardschoolsnet/vnqyoavruwybjmk9tmvn/PoT.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745352066/willardschoolsnet/vnqyoavruwybjmk9tmvn/PoT.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745352066/willardschoolsnet/vnqyoavruwybjmk9tmvn/PoT.png","width":1080}])
![Willard High School Welcomes Katie Pritchard as New Activities Director, Katie Pritchard]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745253251/willardschoolsnet/cv9tw7olelghprlsmgjl/KPWillardAnnouncement-Final.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745253251/willardschoolsnet/cv9tw7olelghprlsmgjl/KPWillardAnnouncement-Final.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745253251/willardschoolsnet/cv9tw7olelghprlsmgjl/KPWillardAnnouncement-Final.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745253251/willardschoolsnet/cv9tw7olelghprlsmgjl/KPWillardAnnouncement-Final.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745253251/willardschoolsnet/cv9tw7olelghprlsmgjl/KPWillardAnnouncement-Final.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1745253251/willardschoolsnet/cv9tw7olelghprlsmgjl/KPWillardAnnouncement-Final.png","width":2200}])
![WHS Teacher Kameron Coates Takes Science to New Heights through the Science Coaches Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740508968/willardschoolsnet/tweeghcksbrkk7j9ugmz/CNASSTORY.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740508968/willardschoolsnet/tweeghcksbrkk7j9ugmz/CNASSTORY.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740508968/willardschoolsnet/tweeghcksbrkk7j9ugmz/CNASSTORY.webp","width":800}])
For the past three years, Missouri State University’s Dr. Cyren Rico has worked with his former student Kameron Coates to spread their passion for science to high school students.
![Willard student's cancer journey inspires school resource officer to run 100-mile race again]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730725366/willardschoolsnet/heev5zv1qze7qleqhasp/Screenshot2024-11-04070221.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730725366/willardschoolsnet/heev5zv1qze7qleqhasp/Screenshot2024-11-04070221.png","width":269}])
A school resource officer for Willard Schools is gearing up for a 100-mile race driven by a powerful mission. It’s all behind the fight to beat childhood cancer.