For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,693 students in the neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Jefferson Highlands is Oak Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oak Park High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Park High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 Ne 79th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5320
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,755 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City, MO include Oak Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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