For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,512 students in the neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Kansas City are University Academy-upper, Ruskin High School and Crittenton Treatment Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University Academy-upper, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Academy-upper
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5930
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5930
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Ruskin High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7000 E 111th St
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7400
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Crittenton Treatment Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10918 Elm Ave
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 765-6600
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 765-6600
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Center Academy For Success
Alternative School
8434 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3662
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3662
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City, MO include University Academy-upper, Ruskin High School and Crittenton Treatment Center.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Does Your Public School Have Enough Nurses?
Learn whether your public school has enough nurses, how staffing affects student safety, chronic illness management, emergency care, and what parents should ask about available school health services today.
When Your Child Falls Behind Without Special Education
Learn what happens when your child falls behind academically but doesn't qualify for special education, including available school interventions, parent rights, tutoring options, and practical strategies for securing support.
When Your Child Finishes Classwork Faster Than Others
Discover why some children finish classwork faster than classmates, how teachers manage early finishers, and what parents can do to ensure meaningful learning, appropriate challenges, and continued academic growth.