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Independence 30 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,204 students in Independence 30 School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Missouri.
Public High Schools in Independence 30 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Independence 30 School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Van Horn High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
31 Schools
743 Schools
# Students
14,272 Students
292,389 Students
# Teachers
969 Teachers
23,446 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Independence 30 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#423 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
90%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.8%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.50
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
27%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
16%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
45%
69%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,096 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,544 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$230 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$222 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,096
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,544
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Independence 30 School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 W Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5505
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5505
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Truman High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 S Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5350
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,720 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
William Chrisman High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1223 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5355
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5355
Gr: 9-12 | 1,417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Day Treatment
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5508
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5508
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Van Horn High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1109 S Arlington Ave
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5360
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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