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Best Missouri Vocational Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 62 vocational public high schools serving 2,332 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 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Missouri vocational public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Technical, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Vocational Public High Schools in Missouri (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mingo Puxico Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-2675
Gr: 12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
North Technical
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 Derhake Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 989-7600
Gr: 10-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Excelsior Springs Tech. High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 St Louis Ave
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-5501
Gr: 10-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Miller Career Academy
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Grand
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 371-0394
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Arcadia Valley Career Tech Center
Vocational School
650 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Boonslick Technical Educ. Center
Vocational School
1694 W Ashley Rd
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-5306
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cape Girardeau Car Tech Center
Vocational School
1080 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-0826
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Car. Tech. Ctr. At Ft. Osage
Vocational School
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7180
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Carrollton Area Career Center
Vocational School
305 E Tenth St
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-0000
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Carthage Technical Center
Vocational School
1100 E. Airport Drive
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7026
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cass Career Center
Vocational School
1600 E Elm
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3253
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Technical School
Vocational School
602 S 5th
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-6101
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Area Career Center
Vocational School
4203 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3800
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Crowder Avts
Vocational School
601 Laclede Avenue
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 455-5596
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Current River Career Center
Vocational School
301 Spring St
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Technical Center
Vocational School
120 South Spruce Street
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Davis H. Hart Career Center
Vocational School
905 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Eldon Career Center
Vocational School
112 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8060
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Excelsior Springs Career Center
Vocational School
614 Tiger Dr
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9240
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Four Rivers Career Center
Vocational School
1978 Image Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Technology Center
Vocational School
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5260
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Graff Career Center
Vocational School
1001 E. Chestnut Expy
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 447-8121
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Grand River Technical School
Vocational School
1200 Fair St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-3414
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hannibal Career Tech. Center
Vocational School
4550 Mcmasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-4430
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Herndon Career Center
Vocational School
11501 E 350 Hwy
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 268-7140
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hillyard Technical Center
Vocational School
3434 Faraon
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4170
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson College
Vocational School
1000 Viking Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-3000
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kennett Career Tech. Center
Vocational School
1400 W Washington St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1123
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kirksville Area Tech. Center
Vocational School
1103 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2865
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Career Technical Center
Vocational School
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9260
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar Careertechnical Center
Vocational School
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3384
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lebanon Tech. Career Center
Vocational School
757 Brice St
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6700
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lewis Clark Career Center
Vocational School
2400 Zumbehl Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4950
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lex La-ray Technical Center
Vocational School
2323 High School Dr
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-2264
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Linn Co Area Career Tech Center
Vocational School
122 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2682
Gr: 9-12
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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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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