Piper High School is a public secondary school in the latent township Piper, Kansas of Kansas City, Kansas, United States. It is operated by Piper USD 203 school district, and serves students of grades 9 to 12. This school is one of multiple high schools located in Kansas City.
Serving 913 students in grades 9-12, Piper High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 913 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Piper High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Kansas City, KS, covering approximately 31.7 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the edge and a maximum distance of 5.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piper High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Piper High School's student population of 913 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
913 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
School Motto
Building the Future One Child at a Time
School Rankings
Piper High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piper High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#721 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Pirates
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piper High School's ranking?
Piper High School is ranked #721 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Piper High School often compared to?
Piper High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turner High School, Bonner Springs High School, Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piper High School?
The graduation rate of Piper High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Piper High School?
913 students attend Piper High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Piper High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piper High School?
Piper High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Piper High School offer ?
Piper High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Piper High School part of?
Piper High School is part of Piper-Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Piper High School located?
Piper High School is located in the I 435 West KC KS neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 1 other public schools located in I 435 West KC KS.
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