F. L. Schlagle High School is a fully accredited, public high school located in Kansas City, Kansas, United States. It serves students in grades 9 to 12 and is operated by the Kansas City USD 500 school district. The principal is Lazell Williams.
Serving 841 students in grades 9-12, F L Schlagle High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 841 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: F L Schlagle High serves the northeast part of Kansas City, KS, covering an area of approximately 14 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
F L Schlagle High School's student population of 841 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
841 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
School Rankings
F L Schlagle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of F L Schlagle High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1263 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Stallions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is F L Schlagle High School's ranking?
F L Schlagle High School is ranked #1263 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are F L Schlagle High School often compared to?
F L Schlagle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington High School, Bonner Springs High School, J C Harmon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of F L Schlagle High School?
The graduation rate of F L Schlagle High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend F L Schlagle High School?
841 students attend F L Schlagle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of F L Schlagle High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of F L Schlagle High School?
F L Schlagle High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does F L Schlagle High School offer ?
F L Schlagle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is F L Schlagle High School part of?
F L Schlagle High School is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is F L Schlagle High School located?
F L Schlagle High School is located in the Bethel Welborn neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 2 other public schools located in Bethel Welborn.
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