Oak Park High School

825 Ne 79th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,693 students in grades 9-12, Oak Park High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,693 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Oak Park High School's student population of 1,693 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,693 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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School Rankings

Oak Park High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Park High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#731 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
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36%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oak Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
56%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
8%
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Black
12%
15%
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White
57%
69%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Oak Park High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Oak Park High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Park High School's ranking?
Oak Park High School is ranked #731 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Oak Park High School often compared to?
Oak Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Staley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Park High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Park High School is 94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Oak Park High School?
1,693 students attend Oak Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Oak Park High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Park High School?
Oak Park High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Park High School offer ?
Oak Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oak Park High School part of?
Oak Park High School is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,693 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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