Oak Park High School is a high school in the North Kansas City School District in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. The student body is composed of ninth through twelfth grade students, with a 2017 enrollment of 1,549. The school's mascot is "Norman the Northman", a lumberjack character.
Serving 1,755 students in grades 9-12, Oak Park 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 27% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,755 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: OAK PARK HIGH serves the northwest part of Kansas City, MO, covering an attendance area of approximately 14.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest point located 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Oak Park High School's student population of 1,755 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,755 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oak Park 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 Oak Park High School is 0.67, 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
#1334 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
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)38.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
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
Silver, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Northmen
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Park High School's ranking?
Oak Park High School is ranked #1334 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Oak Park High School often compared to?
Oak Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Staley High School, North Kansas City High School, Winnetonka High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Park High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Park High School is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Oak Park High School?
1,755 students attend Oak Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Oak Park High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Park High School?
Oak Park High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oak Park High School offer ?
Oak Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Park High School part of?
Oak Park High School is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.
In what neighborhood is Oak Park High School located?
Oak Park High School is located in the Jefferson Highlands neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Jefferson Highlands.
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