The following lists Missouri high schools and the athletic conferences in which they compete.[1] Under the current system used by the Missouri State High School Activities Association some conference member teams may also compete in the same playoff district while others are in districts with non-conference members. As a general rule most conferences contain schools within their region and of similar class size, the class based on school enrollment.
See main article: page and Archdiocesan Athletic Association.
See main article: Big 8 Conference (Missouri).
See main article: Big Springs Conference.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type |
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Bunker | Eagles | Public | |||
Clearwater | Tigers | Piedmont | Wayne | Public | |
East Carter | Redbird | Ellsinore | Carter | Public | |
Lesterville | Bearcats | Lesterville | Reynolds | Public | |
South Iron | Panthers | Annapolis | Iron | Public | |
Southern Reynolds | Whippets | Public | |||
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Caruthersville | Tigers | Public | ||||
Hayti | Indians | Pemiscot | Public | |||
Kennett | Indians | Public | ||||
Malden | Green Wave | Dunklin | Public | |||
New Madrid County Central | Eagles | Public | ||||
Portageville | Bulldogs | Public | ||||
Senath-Hornersville | Lions | Dunklin | Public | |||
South Pemiscot | Bulldogs | Pemiscot | Public |
See main article: Carroll-Livingston Activities Association.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Community | Trojans | Public | ||||
Glasgow | Yellowjackets | Public | ||||
Madison | Panthers | Public | ||||
New Franklin | Bulldogs | Public | ||||
Northeast Randolph County | Bearcats | Public | ||||
Pilot Grove | Tigers | Public | ||||
Slater | Wildcats | Public | ||||
Sturgeon | Bulldogs | Public |
See main article: Central Missouri Activities Conference.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
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Eugene | Eagles | Public | ||||
Fayette | Falcons | Public | ||||
Harrisburg | Bulldogs | Public | ||||
Linn | Wildcats | Public | ||||
New Bloomfield | Wildcats | Public | ||||
Russellville | Indians | Public | ||||
South Callaway | Bulldogs | Public | ||||
Tipton | Cardinals | Public |
See main article: Central Ozark Conference.
Departing members are in red.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
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Brookfield | Bulldogs | Public | ||||
Centralia | Panthers | Public | ||||
Clark County | Indians | Public | ||||
Highland | Cougars | Public | ||||
Macon | Tigers | Public | ||||
Monroe City | Panthers | Public | ||||
Palmyra | Panthers | Public | ||||
South Shelby | Cardinals | Public |
Brookfield will join the Grand River Conference for the 2024-25 season.[4]
The Kansas members of the conference withdrew to form a new league within the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
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Barstow | Knights | Private | ||||
Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High School | Guardians | Private | ||||
Summit Christian Academy | Eagles | Private | ||||
University Academy | Gryphons | Charter | ||||
Van Horn | Falcons | Public |
See main article: Eastern Missouri Conference.
Hermann | Bearcats | Hermann | Gasconade | Public | ||
New Haven | Shamrocks | New Haven | Franklin | Public | ||
Owensville | Dutchmen/Dutchgirls | Owensville | Gasconade | Public | ||
Pacific | Indians | Pacific | Franklin | Public | ||
St. Clair | Bulldogs | St. Clair | Franklin | Public | ||
St. James | Tigers | St. James | Phelps | Public | ||
Sullivan | Eagles | Sullivan | Franklin | Public | ||
Union | Wildcats | Union | Franklin | Public |
See main article: Frisco League.
See main article: Gasconade Valley Conference.
See main article: Gateway Athletic Conference.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
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Ballard | Bulldogs | Public | ||||
Bronaugh | Wildcats | Public | ||||
Chilhowee | Indians | Public | ||||
Hume | Hornets | Public | ||||
Miami | Eagles | Public | ||||
Montrose | Blue Jays | Public | ||||
Northeast Vernon County | Knights | Public | ||||
Sheldon | Panthers | Public |
See main article: article and Grand River Conference.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alta Vista | Aztecs | Charter | ||||
Christ Preparatory Academy | Patriots | Private | ||||
Cristo Rey | Pumas | Private | ||||
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy | Rams | Private | ||||
Independence Home School | Lions | Private | ||||
Kansas School for the Deaf | Jackrabbits | Private | ||||
Midland Adventist Academy | Mustangs | Private | ||||
Olathe Christian School | Warriors | Private | ||||
Ozanam | Eagles | Private |
See main article: Greater Ozarks Conference.
See main article: Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cainsville | Redmen | Public | ||||
Gilman City | Hawks | Public | ||||
Grundy County | Panthers | Public | ||||
Mercer | Cardinals | Public | ||||
Newtown-Harris | Tigers | Public | ||||
North Daviess | Knights | Public | ||||
Ridgeway | Owls | Public | ||||
Tri-County | Mustangs | Public | ||||
Winston | Redbirds | Public |
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Craig | Hornets | Public | ||||
DeKalb | Tigers | Public | ||||
Fairfax | Bulldogs | Public | ||||
Eagles | Public | |||||
Mound City | Panthers | Public | ||||
Nodaway-Holt | Trojans | Public | ||||
Northeast Nodaway | Bluejays | Public | ||||
North Nodaway | Mustangs | Public | ||||
Osborn | Wildcats | Public | ||||
Rock Port | Blue Jays | Public | ||||
South Holt | Knights | Public | ||||
South Nodaway | Longhorns | Public | ||||
Stewartsville | Cardinals | Public | ||||
Tarkio | Indians | Public | ||||
Union Star | Trojans | Public | ||||
West Nodaway | Rockets | Public |
See main article: article.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
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Concordia | Orioles | Public | ||||
Crest Ridge | Cougars | Public | ||||
Lone Jack | Mules | Public | ||||
Orrick | Bearcats | Public | ||||
Santa Fe | Chiefs | Public | ||||
Saints | Private | |||||
Sweet Springs | Greyhounds | Public | ||||
Wellington-Napoleon | Tigers | Public |
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | Division |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Crystal City | Hornets | Public | Small Schools | |||
DeSoto | Dragons | Public | Large Schools | |||
Festus | Tigers | Public | Large Schools | |||
Grandview | Eagles | Public | Small Schools | |||
Herculaneum | Blackcats | Public | Small Schools | |||
Hillsboro | Hawks | Public | Large Schools | |||
Jefferson | Blue Jays | Public | Small Schools | |||
Perryville | Pirates | Public | Large Schools | |||
St. Pius X | Lancers | Private | Small Schools | |||
St. Vincent | Indians | Private | Small Schools | |||
Windsor | Owls | Public | Large Schools | |||
See main article: article and Kansas City Interscholastic Conference.
Cole Camp | Bluebirds | Cole Camp | Benton | Public | ||
Green Ridge | Tigers | Green Ridge | Pettis | Public | ||
La Monte | Vikings | La Monte | Pettis | Public | ||
Lincoln | Cardinals | Lincoln | Benton | Public | ||
Northwest | Mustangs | Hughesville | Pettis | Public | ||
Otterville | Eagles | Otterville | Cooper | Public | ||
Sacred Heart | Gremlins | Sedalia | Pettis | Public | ||
Smithton | Tigers | Smithton | Pettis | Public | ||
Stover | Bulldogs | Stover | Morgan | Public | ||
Windsor | Greyhounds | Windsor | Henry | Public |
Departing members are in red.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fayette | Falcons | Public | ||||
Harrisburg | Bulldogs | Public | ||||
Knox County | Eagles | Public | ||||
Marceline | Tigers | Public | ||||
Paris | Coyotes | Public | ||||
Salisbury | Panthers | Public | ||||
Schuyler County | Rams | Public | ||||
Scotland County | Tigers | Public | ||||
Westran | Hornets | Public |
In the 2024-25 season, Fayette and Harrisburg will leave this conference along with Eugene, Linn, New Bloomfield, Russellville, and South Callaway from the Show-Me Conference to form a new Central Missouri conference. The conference will be called the Central State 8 Conference. [11]
Marceline will leave this conference to join the Grand River Conference.
North Shelby will cease being an independent school and join the Lewis and Clark Conference in the 2024-25 season to make up for the loss of members.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
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Bradleyville | Eagles | Public | ||||
Chadwick | Cardinals | Public | ||||
Everton | Tigers | Public | ||||
Tigers | Public | |||||
Niangua | Cardinals | Public | ||||
School of the Ozarks | Patriots | Private |
See main article: Metro Catholic Conference.
Two former members, Heritage Christian Academy (Olathe, KS) and Cair Paravel Latin (Topeka, KS) are now full members of the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
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Blue Ridge Christian School | Warriors | Private | ||||
Cornerstone Family School | Saints | Private | ||||
Eagle Heights Christian Academy | Eagles | North Kansas City, MO | Jackson County, Missouri | Private | ||
Faith Christian Academy | Knights | Kansas City, MO | Jackson | Private | ||
Shawnee Mission Christian School | Mustangs | Westwood, KS | Johnson | Private | ||
Whitefield Christian Academy | Lions | Kansas City, MO | Jackson | Private |
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
John Burroughs | Bombers | Private | ||||
Lutheran North | Crusaders | Private | ||||
Lutheran South | Lancers | Private | ||||
Mary Institute & Country Day School (MICDS) | Rams | Private | ||||
Principia | Panthers | Private | ||||
Priory | Ravens | Private/All Male | ||||
Westminster Christian Academy | Wildcats | Private |
This League appears to be defunct.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Community Christian Academy | Crusaders | Private | ||||
Crosspoint Christian | Cougars | Private | ||||
Eagle Ridge Christian | Eagles | Private | ||||
The Fulton School at St. Albans | Eagles | Private | ||||
Liberty Christian Academy | Eagles | Private | ||||
Rivers of Life Christian | Eagles | Private | ||||
Thomas Jefferson | Titans | Private |
See main article: article and Metro Women's Athletics Association.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buffalo | Bison | Public | ||||
Clever | Blue Jays | Public | ||||
Fair Grove | Eagles | Public | ||||
Panthers | Public | |||||
Hollister | Tigers | Public | ||||
Reeds Spring | Wolves | Public | ||||
Springfield Catholic | Fighting Irish | Private | ||||
Strafford | Indians | Public |
See main article: Article and Midland Empire Conference.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Calhoun | Eagles | Public | ||||
Chilhowee | Indians | Public | ||||
Kingsville | Tigers | Public | ||||
Leeton | Bulldogs | Public |
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | Division | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arcadia Valley | Tigers | Public | Small Schools | ||||
Bismarck | Indians | Public | Small Schools | ||||
Central | Rebels | Public | Large Schools | ||||
Farmington | Knights | Public | Large Schools | ||||
Fredericktown | Black Cats | Public | Large Schools | ||||
Kingston | Cougars | Public | Small Schools | ||||
North County | Raiders | Public | Large Schools | ||||
Potosi | Trojans | Public | Large Schools | ||||
Ste. Genevieve | Dragons | Public | Large Schools | ||||
Valle Catholic | Warriors | Private | Small Schools | ||||
Valley | Vikings | Public | Small Schools | ||||
West County | Bulldogs | Public | Small Schools |
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Delta | Bobcats | Public | ||||
Leopold | Wildcats | Public | ||||
Marquand-Zion | Tigers | Public | ||||
Meadow Heights | Panthers | Bollinger | Public | |||
Zalma | Bulldogs | Bollinger | Public | |||
Chaffee | Red Devils | Scott | Public | |||
Greenville | Bears | Wayne | Public | |||
Oak Ridge | Blue Jays | Cape Girardeau | Public |
Carrollton and Richmond have been conference members since its founding in 1928. Lexington joined in 1934 and Lafayette County (Higginsville) in 1937.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Carrollton | Trojans | Public | ||||
Holden | Eagles | Public | ||||
Knob Noster | Panthers | Public | ||||
Lafayette County | Huskers | Public | ||||
Lexington | Minutemen | Public | ||||
Richmond | Spartans | Public |
Grain Valley left the conference at the end of the 2017-18 school year and joined the Suburban Kansas City Conference. Warrensburg replaced Grain Valley.
Center and Clinton were added beginning in the 2020-21 school year.
Excelsior Springs departed after the 2021-22 school year and followed Grain Valley to the Suburban Conference.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
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Center | Yellowjackets | Kansas City | Jackson | Public | ||
Clinton | Cardinals | Clinton | Henry | Public | ||
Harrisonville | Wildcats | Harrisonville | Cass | Public | ||
Oak Grove | Panthers | Oak Grove | Jackson | Public | ||
Odessa | Bulldogs | Odessa | Lafayette | Public | ||
Pleasant Hill | Roosters & Chicks | Pleasant Hill | Cass | Public | ||
Warrensburg | Tigers | Warrensburg | Johnson | Public |
Fulton | Hornets | Fulton | Callaway | Public | ||
Hannibal | Pirates | Hannibal | Marion | Public | ||
Kirksville | Tigers | Kirksville | Adair | Public | ||
Marshall | Owls | Marshall | Saline | Public | ||
Mexico | Bulldogs | Mexico | Audrain | Public | ||
Moberly | Spartans | Moberly | Randolph | Public |
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
College Heights Christian | Cougars | Private | ||||
Exeter | Tigers | Public | ||||
Golden City | Eagles | Public | ||||
McAuley Catholic | Warriors | Private | ||||
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day | Cavaliers | Private | ||||
Verona | Wildcats | Public | ||||
Wheaton | Bulldogs | Public |
See main article: Ozark Conference.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Clearwater | Tigers | Public | ||||
Doniphan | Dons | Public | ||||
East Carter County | Redbirds | Public | ||||
Greenville | Bears | Wayne | Public | |||
Naylor | Eagles | Ripley | Public | |||
Neelyville | Tigers | Public | ||||
Twin Rivers | Royals | Butler | Public |
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adrian | Blackhawks | Public | ||||
Butler | Bears | Public | ||||
El Dorado Springs | Bulldogs | Public | ||||
Sherwood | Marksmen | Public | ||||
Versailles | Tigers | Public | ||||
Warsaw | Wildcats | Public |
See main article: Platte Valley Conference.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dadeville | Bearcats | Public | ||||
Fair Play | Hornets | Public | ||||
Halfway | Cardinals | Public | ||||
Hermitage | Hornets | Public | ||||
Humansville | Tigers | Public | ||||
Macks Creek | Pirates | Public | ||||
Walnut Grove | Tigers | Public | ||||
Weaubleau | Tigers | Public | ||||
Wheatland | Mules | Public |
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chaffee | Red Devils | Public | ||||
Delta | Bobcats | Public | ||||
East Prairie | Eagles | Public | ||||
Oak Ridge | Bluejays | Cape Girardeau | Public | |||
Oran | Eagles | Scott | Public | |||
Scott City | Rams | Scott | Public | |||
Scott County Central | Braves | Scott | Public | |||
Thomas W. Kelly | Hawks | Scott | Public |
See main article: Show-Me Conference.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bunceton | Dragons | Public | ||||
Calvary Lutheran | Lions | Private | ||||
Chamois | Pirates | Public | ||||
Jamestown | Eagles | Public | ||||
Prairie Home | Panthers | Public | ||||
St. Elizabeth | Hornets | Public | ||||
Tuscumbia | Lions | Public | ||||
Vienna | Eagles | Public |
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ava | Bears | Public | ||||
Cabool | Bulldogs | Public | ||||
Houston | Tigers | Texas | Public | |||
Liberty | Eagles | Public | ||||
Mountain Grove | Panthers | Public | ||||
Salem | Tigers | Public | ||||
Thayer | Bobcats | Public | ||||
Willow Springs | Bears | Howell | Public |
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bayless | Broncos | Public | ||||
Brentwood | Eagles | Public | ||||
Crossroads College Preparatory | Current | Private | ||||
Hancock | Tigers | Public | ||||
Maplewood-Richmond Heights | Blue Devils | Maplewood | St. Louis | Public | ||
Valley Park | Hawks | Public |
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cape Central | Tigers | Public | ||||
Charleston | Blue Jays | Public | ||||
Dexter | Bearcats | Public | ||||
Jackson | Indians | Cape Girardeau | Public | |||
Kennett | Indians | Public | ||||
New Madrid County Central | Eagles | Public | ||||
Notre Dame | Bulldogs | Private | ||||
Poplar Bluff | Mules | Public | ||||
Sikeston | Bulldogs | Public |
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | Division |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cape Central | Tigers | Public | North | |||
Charleston | Blue Jays | Public | South | |||
Jackson | Indians | Public | North | |||
Kennett | Indians | Public | South | |||
New Madrid County Central | Eagles | Public | South | |||
Notre Dame | Bulldogs | Private | North | |||
Oran | Eagles | Public | South | |||
Poplar Bluff | Mules | Public | North | |||
Scott City | Rams | Public | South | |||
Sikeston | Bulldogs | Public | North | |||
See main article: SouthWest Central League.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ash Grove | Pirates | Public | ||||
Diamond | Wildcats | Public | ||||
Lockwood | Tigers | Public | ||||
Marionville | Comets | Public | ||||
Miller | Cardinals | Public | ||||
Pierce City | Eagles | Public | ||||
Sarcoxie | Bears | Public | ||||
Skyline | Tigers | Public | ||||
Stockton | Tigers | Public |
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Advance | Hornets | Public | ||||
Bell City | Cubs | Stoddard | Public | |||
Bernie | Mules | Stoddard | Public | |||
Bloomfield | Wildcats | Stoddard | Public | |||
Dexter | Bearcats | Stoddard | Public | |||
Puxico | Indians | Stoddard | Public | |||
Richland | Rebels | Stoddard | Public | |||
Woodland | Cardinals | Public |
See main article: Suburban Conference (St. Louis).
See main article: Summit Conference (conference).
See main article: article and Tri-County Conference (Central Missouri).
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atlanta | Hornets | Public | ||||
Bevier | Wildcats | Public | ||||
Brashear | Tigers | Public | ||||
Bucklin | Bulldogs | Public | ||||
Green City | Gophers | Public | ||||
La Plata | Bulldogs | Public | ||||
Linn County | Mustangs | Public | ||||
Macon County | Raiders | Public | ||||
Meadville | Eagles | Public [15] | ||||
Novinger | Wildcats | Public |
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Clarkton | Reindeer | Dunklin | Public | |||
Cooter | Wildcats | Public | ||||
Delta | Chargers | Pemiscot | Public | |||
Gideon | Bulldogs | Public | ||||
Holcomb | Hornets | Dunklin | Public | |||
North Pemiscot | Mustangs | Pemiscot | Public | |||
Risco | Tigers | New Madrid | Public | |||
Southland | Rebels | Dunklin | Public |
See main article: Western Missouri Conference.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bakersfield | Lions | Public | ||||
Dora | Falcons | Ozark | Public | |||
Koshkonong | Blue Jays | Public | ||||
Lutie | Indians | Ozark | Public |
The following lists schools that are independents, meaning they do not belong to or compete in any of the athletic conferences above.[16] However they do compete against other schools in Missouri (and sometimes surrounding states) on a non-conference basis. Independents are included in the MSHSAA playoff system based on a District assignment separate from any athletic conference.
Departing members are in red.
School Name | Mascot | Colors | City | County | School Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barat Academy | Eagles | Private | ||||
Canton | Tigers | Public | ||||
Central Visual & Performing Arts | Eagles | Magnet | ||||
Climax Springs | Cougars | Public | ||||
Columbia Independent School | Lions | Private | ||||
Derrick Thomas Academy | Chiefs | Charter | ||||
Frederick Douglass | Bulldogs | Public | ||||
The Fulton School | Eagles | Private | ||||
Grandview Christian School | Eagles | Private | ||||
Greenfield | Wildcats | Public | ||||
Hogan Preparatory Academy | Rams | Charter | ||||
Lift for Life Academy | Redhawks | Charter | ||||
Malta Bend | Tigers | Public | ||||
Marion County | Mustangs | Public | ||||
Missouri Military Academy | Colonels | Private/All Male | ||||
Missouri School for the Deaf | Eagles | Private | ||||
Notre Dame de Sion | Storm | Catholic/All Female | ||||
North Shelby County | Raiders | Public | ||||
North Tech | Golden Eagles | Public | ||||
Paseo Academy of Performing Arts | Pirates | Magnet | ||||
Pembroke Hill | Raiders | Private | ||||
Rockhurst | Hawklets | Catholic/All Male | ||||
Crusaders | Private | |||||
Giants | Private | |||||
Guardians | Catholic | |||||
St. Teresa's Academy | Stars | Catholic/All Female |