Serving 1,282 students in grades 9-12, J C Harmon 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 2% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 58% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J C Harmon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
J C Harmon High School's student population of 1,282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Rankings
J C Harmon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J C Harmon High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1278 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
70%
22%
Black
16%
7%
White
9%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
58%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J C Harmon High School's ranking?
J C Harmon High School is ranked #1278 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are J C Harmon High School often compared to?
J C Harmon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wyandotte High School, Turner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of J C Harmon High School?
The graduation rate of J C Harmon High School is 58%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend J C Harmon High School?
1,282 students attend J C Harmon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of J C Harmon High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J C Harmon High School?
J C Harmon High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does J C Harmon High School offer ?
J C Harmon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J C Harmon High School part of?
J C Harmon High School is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is J C Harmon High School located?
J C Harmon High School is located in the Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 6 other public schools located in Argentine.
School Reviews
4 4/26/2021
School district had an excellent music and arts program for the income they had. Compared to other schools in Kansas City, their resources for students were almost all free (community college classes, computer rental, sports, engineering, and music fees, instrument and art supply rental, etc). The school building itself was not very nice looking on the inside. Very kind faculty and staff, made good connections with individual students. There was very little judgement and bullying compared to a lot of other schools that I know of.
2 12/14/2009
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.
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