Raytown Senior High School is a high school located in Raytown, Missouri. The school was established in 1914. The enrollment of Raytown High School currently stands at 1503 students. The school, located in downtown Raytown, underwent two years of renovations from 1992–1994.
Serving 1,280 students in grades 9-12, Raytown 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 12% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 1,280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Raytown Sr. High serves the northeast section of its school district in Kansas City, MO, covering an area of approximately 14.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raytown Sr. High School's student population of 1,280 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,280 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar
School Motto
Expect the Exceptional
School Rankings
Raytown 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 Sr. High School is 0.66, 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
#1342 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
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
77%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
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
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Mascot
Bluejay
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raytown Sr. High School's ranking?
Raytown Sr. High School is ranked #1342 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Raytown Sr. High School often compared to?
Raytown Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raytown South Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raytown Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Raytown Sr. High School is 77%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Raytown Sr. High School?
1,280 students attend Raytown Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Raytown Sr. High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raytown Sr. High School?
Raytown Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Raytown Sr. High School offer ?
Raytown Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raytown Sr. High School part of?
Raytown Sr. High School is part of Raytown C-2 School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I believe that the quality of the academic programs is about average with an average number of extracurricular activities. I do not see alot of parental involvement but I believe most of that is because it is only encouraged superficially and not for real change or input. The facilities are below average since the high school is running out of space for its students and the hallways are crowded between classes and the lunchroom is filled above capacity.
2 10/10/2025
This school has a average academic program but as a student I would not suggest this school. I have been bullied, pushed, and hit by other students in front of the staff in yet they do not punish this students. I would not recommend this school to anyone because of the staff's behavior to students being bullied.
4 10/10/2025
I hated my time at this school, but after graduating and a lot of reflecting, some of the only positive role models I had were staff members of the school. I was addicted to drugs and facing a lot of demons at a young age and was pushed in the right direction by some of these people. I'd have been completely hopeless without a lot of them. If you can get your kid to have dual enrollment at Herndon, DO IT. Herndon was one of the better experiences of my childhood.
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