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 732 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 40%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (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%)
- Attendance Zone: Northeast High serves the northern part of Kansas City, MO, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 16.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 2.8 miles to the school, and the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northeast High School's student population of 732 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
732 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1914
School Rankings
Northeast 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 Northeast High School is 0.68, 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
#1943 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
65-69%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Vikings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeast High School's ranking?
Northeast High School is ranked #1943 out of 2,076 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. 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 40% 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 65-69%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Northeast High School?
732 students attend Northeast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Northeast High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northeast High School?
Northeast High School has a student ration of 15:1, 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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