Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy School District

5000 E.17th St.
Kansas City, MO 63127-2833
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 162 students in Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
162 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy 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.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#510 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
40%
20-24%
43%
≤20%
38%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
23%
8%
% Black
65%
15%
% White
6%
68%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,241 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,593 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,241
$15,081
Spending / Student
$16,593
$13,908

Best Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 E.17th St.
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 268-2573
Gr: 5-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Kansas City Girls Prep High School
Charter School
5000 E 17th St
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 228-2573
Gr: 9 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy School District?
Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 162 students.
What is the rank of Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy School District?
Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy School District is ranked #508 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy School District?
65% of Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy School District students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy School District?
Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,593 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 05-09
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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