North Kansas City High School is a high school in North Kansas City, Missouri, United States, with over 1,900 students enrolled. It is a part of the North Kansas City School District. The first graduating class found of record was in 1917 with three known graduates.
Serving 1,719 students in grades 9-12, North Kansas City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,719 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Kansas City High serves the southwest part of its school district in Kansas City, MO, covering an area of approximately 17.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.8 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Kansas City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Kansas City High School's student population of 1,719 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,719 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Kansas City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Kansas City High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1149 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Hornet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Kansas City High School's ranking?
North Kansas City High School is ranked #1149 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are North Kansas City High School often compared to?
North Kansas City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Kansas City High School?
The graduation rate of North Kansas City High School is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend North Kansas City High School?
1,719 students attend North Kansas City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of North Kansas City High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Kansas City High School?
North Kansas City High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Kansas City High School offer ?
North Kansas City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Kansas City High School part of?
North Kansas City High School is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I am a student who has pursued the IB Diploma option. Having the opportunity to take the IB curriculum for free has been a great experience, as the teachers are attentive, passionate, and understanding to the students'' needs. This education is truly one of a kind. There are many opportunities to get involved in the school's culture, especially as a minority student (two or more races), and the school pride is super exciting, definitely holds up to the expectations of any young student has of high school.
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