Northeast High School is a public high school located at 415 Van Brunt Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri, next to Northeast Middle School. It is part of the Kansas City Public Schools.
Serving 697 students in grades 9-12, Northeast 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northeast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Northeast High School's student population of 697 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1914
Colors
White, Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Northeast High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northeast High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1941 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
2%
Hispanic
31%
8%
Black
45%
15%
White
9%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vikings
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeast High School's ranking?
Northeast High School is ranked #1941 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Northeast High School often compared to?
Northeast High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln College Prep., Lone Jack High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northeast High School?
The graduation rate of Northeast High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Northeast High School?
697 students attend Northeast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Northeast High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northeast High School?
Northeast High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Northeast High School offer ?
Northeast High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northeast High School part of?
Northeast High School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is Northeast High School located?
Northeast High School is located in the South Indian Mound neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in South Indian Mound.
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