Raytown South Senior High School is a high school located in Raytown, Missouri. The school was established in 1961, and graduated its first class of seniors in 1964. As Raytown became less of a "destination-suburb" in the 1990s, the enrollment fell drastically.
Serving 1,089 students in grades 9-12, Raytown South Sr. 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 10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 83% 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: 1,089 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Raytown South Sr. High serves the southwest part of Kansas City, MO, covering an area of approximately 17.5 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raytown South Sr. High School's student population of 1,089 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,089 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
Educate Independent Thinkers Empower Productive Citizens Inspire Life Long Learners
School Rankings
Raytown South Sr. 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 Raytown South Sr. High School is 0.60, 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
#1681 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
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
75%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cardinal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raytown South Sr. High School's ranking?
Raytown South Sr. High School is ranked #1681 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Raytown South Sr. High School often compared to?
Raytown South Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ruskin High School, Raytown Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raytown South Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Raytown South Sr. High School is 75%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Raytown South Sr. High School?
1,089 students attend Raytown South Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Raytown South Sr. High School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raytown South Sr. High School?
Raytown South Sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Raytown South Sr. High School offer ?
Raytown South Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raytown South Sr. High School part of?
Raytown South Sr. High School is part of Raytown C-2 School District.
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