Ruskin High School is located in the southern part of Kansas City, Missouri, United States and is within the Hickman Mills C-1 School District. Ruskin High School's sports teams are called the Golden Eagles.
Serving 1,299 students in grades 9-12, Ruskin 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 14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 1,299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruskin High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Kansas City, MO, covering approximately 30.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruskin High School's student population of 1,299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,299 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ruskin 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 Ruskin High School is 0.58, 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
#1657 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Golden Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruskin High School's ranking?
Ruskin High School is ranked #1657 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ruskin High School often compared to?
Ruskin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grandview Sr. High School, Raytown South Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ruskin High School?
The graduation rate of Ruskin High School is 89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Ruskin High School?
1,299 students attend Ruskin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ruskin High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruskin High School?
Ruskin High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ruskin High School offer ?
Ruskin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruskin High School part of?
Ruskin High School is part of Hickman Mills C-1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ruskin High School located?
Ruskin High School is located in the South Kansas City neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 12 other public schools located in South Kansas City.
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