For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 5,656 students in Independence, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Independence, MO are Lewis And Clark Learning Ctr., Fort Osage High School and William Chrisman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Independence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Independence, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Truman High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Independence, MO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis And Clark Learning Ctr.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7708
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7708
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Fort Osage High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7030
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,528 students
Rank: #33.
William Chrisman High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1223 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5355
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5355
Grades: 9-12
| 1,470 students
Rank: #44.
Truman High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 S Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5350
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,597 students
Rank: #55.
Van Horn High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1109 S Arlington Ave
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5360
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,061 students
Rank: #66.
Day Treatment
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5508
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5508
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Car. Tech. Ctr. At Ft. Osage
Vocational School
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7180
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7180
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Independence Academy
Alternative School
600 W Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5505
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5505
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Independence, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mccune School For Boys (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7490
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7490
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
570 Evanston
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 418-4350
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 418-4350
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
North Rock Creekkorte Academy (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
2437-2431 S Hardy
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 418-4450
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 418-4450
Grades: PK-6
| 538 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Independence, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Independence, MO include Lewis And Clark Learning Ctr., Fort Osage High School and William Chrisman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Independence, MO?
8 public high schools are located in Independence, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence, MO?
Independence, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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