Serving 832 students in grades 10-12, Kearney High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 832 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kearney High School's student population of 832 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
832 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kearney High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kearney High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 2092 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
93%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearney High School's ranking?
Kearney High School is ranked #162 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Kearney High School often compared to?
Kearney High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kearney High School?
The graduation rate of Kearney High School is 97%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Kearney High School?
832 students attend Kearney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Kearney High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearney High School?
Kearney High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kearney High School offer ?
Kearney High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Kearney High School part of?
Kearney High School is part of Kearney R-I School District.
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