Serving 1,693 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 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,693 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Oak Park High School's student population of 1,693 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Park 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 Oak Park High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1301 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
12%
15%
White
57%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1301 out of 2,084 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 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 39% 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 97%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Oak Park High School?
1,693 students attend Oak Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Oak Park High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% 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 13:1.
What grades does Oak Park High School offer ?
Oak Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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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