J C Harmon High School
- J C Harmon High School serves 1,256 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 2% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
J C Harmon High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- J C Harmon High School's student population of 1,256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,256 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 91 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- J C Harmon High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J C Harmon High School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #1265 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 2% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 19% |
| Black | 16% | 7% |
| White | 13% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.31 |
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| Graduation Rate | 68% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kansas City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to J C Harmon High School is Turner High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Argentine Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Silver City Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kansas City Silver City Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 329 students
0.4 miles
2515 Lawrence Ave
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913)627-4550 0.4 PK-5 329 - Kansas City Argentine Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 699 students
0.7 miles
2123 Ruby Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913)627-6750 0.7 6-8 699 - Kansas City Noble Prentis Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 230 students
0.7 miles
2337 S 14th Street
Kansas City, KS 66103
(913)627-5250 0.7 K-5 230 - Kansas City Emerson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 206 students
0.9 miles
1429 S 29th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913)627-5900 0.9 K-5 206 - Kansas City New Stanley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 351 students
1.1 miles
3604 Metropolitan
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913)627-3950 1.1 K-5 351
School Reviews
| 2 The academic progams don't add up to other schools such as the Shawnee Mission District. The bulding is very dirty inside, while the students are in there. They destroy things in their path. The female students most of them are pregnant and/or have a sexual transmitted diesase. Parents are shown no to be invloved by the way the children act. Their sports programs are the only thing the school has going for them. - Posted by Student/Alumni - esash |
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