Serving 1,285 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). 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 18:1 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
J C Harmon High School's student population of 1,285 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
School Rankings
J C Harmon 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 J C Harmon High School is 0.49, which is less 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
#1264 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
69%
23%
Black
17%
7%
White
9%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J C Harmon High School's ranking?
J C Harmon High School is ranked #1264 out of 1,269 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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 77%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend J C Harmon High School?
1,285 students attend J C Harmon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of J C Harmon High School students are Hispanic, 17% 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 18:1, 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
2 10/10/2025
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.
4 10/10/2025
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.
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