Serving 1,783 students in grades 9-12, Staley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,783 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Staley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Staley High School's student population of 1,783 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,783 students
![This chart displays total students of Staley High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Staley High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/137000/137480/staley-high-school-chart-POdjKy.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Staley High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Staley High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/137000/137480/staley-high-school-chart-ydtll3.png)
Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Staley High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Staley High School is 0.51, 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
#612 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Staley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Staley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/137000/137480/staley-high-school-chart-9Dzit7.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
43%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Staley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Staley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/137000/137480/staley-high-school-chart-ZT8uoY.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Staley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Staley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/137000/137480/staley-high-school-chart-bh0jDsH.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Staley High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Staley High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/137000/137480/staley-high-school-chart-bvqnVNi.png)
Hispanic
11%
8%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Staley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Staley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/137000/137480/staley-high-school-chart-f8jmf1.png)
Black
10%
15%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Staley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Staley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/137000/137480/staley-high-school-chart-9jB90P.png)
White
68%
69%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Staley High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Staley High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/137000/137480/staley-high-school-chart-T53XlF.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Staley High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Staley High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/137000/137480/staley-high-school-chart-REL83Y.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Staley High School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Staley High School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/137000/137480/staley-high-school-chart-bg24Kjg.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/137000/137480/staley-high-school-chart-Izl8Wv.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Staley High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Staley High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/137000/137480/staley-high-school-chart-ZdDju5.png)
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Staley High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Staley High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/137000/137480/staley-high-school-chart-JbcJPz.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
40%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Staley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Staley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/137000/137480/staley-high-school-chart-bxgWu5I.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Staley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Staley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/137000/137480/staley-high-school-chart-byXEJps.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Staley High School's ranking?
Staley High School is ranked #612 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Staley High School often compared to?
Staley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School, Oak Park High School, Liberty North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Staley High School?
The graduation rate of Staley High School is 99%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Staley High School?
1,783 students attend Staley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Staley High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Staley High School?
Staley High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Staley High School offer ?
Staley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Staley High School part of?
Staley High School is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.
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