Staley High School is a public high school in Kansas City, Missouri. It is one of the four high schools in the North Kansas City School District along with North Kansas City High School, Oak Park High School, and Winnetonka High School. The school was named after the nearby Staley Farms and the road of the same name.
Serving 2,091 students in grades 9-12, Staley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,091 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Staley High serves the north part of Kansas City, MO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 24 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 2.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles.
- 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
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Staley High School's student population of 2,091 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,091 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Campus Size
65 acres
School Rankings
Staley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Staley High School is 0.57, 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
#340 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Green, Silver
School Mascot
Falcon
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 #340 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Staley High School often compared to?
Staley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Park High School, Liberty High School, Liberty North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 96%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Staley High School?
2,091 students attend Staley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Staley High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Staley High School?
Staley High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Staley High School offer ?
Staley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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