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Best High Schools in Kansas City, Missouri
Compare 30 high schools in Kansas City. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
30
High Schools
Public & Charter Schools
70,027
Total Students
Across Kansas City
12.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
30 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score26%
ELA Assessment Score43%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,091 students at Staley High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
About High Schools in Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri offers 30 high schools providing comprehensive education for students preparing for college and careers. These schools offer diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and advanced placement courses.
Park Hill High
publichighGrade 9-12
7701 Nw Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64153
7.1
Rating
Students
1,947
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
68%
University Academy-Upper
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
6801 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131
5.3
Rating
Students
237
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Dale M Thompson/Trails West S
publichighK-12
4800 Grandview Rd, Kansas City, MO 64137
5
Rating
Students
22
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Staley High
publichighGrade 9-12
2800 Ne Shoal Creek Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64156
4.9
Rating
Students
2,091
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
37%
Lincoln College Prep.
publichighGrade 9-12
2111 Woodland, Kansas City, MO 64108
4.9
Rating
Students
997
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
27%
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
201 East Armour Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64113
4.5
Rating
Students
118
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
69.5%
Math Proficiency
20%
Ewing Marion Kauffman High
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
6401 Paseo Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64131
4
Rating
Students
402
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%
Allen Village High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
706 West 42Nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
3.7
Rating
Students
130
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
49.5%
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Oak Park High
publichighGrade 9-12
825 Ne 79Th Terr, Kansas City, MO 64118
3.6
Rating
Students
1,755
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
28%
Frontier Stem High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
6455 E Commerce Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120
3.5
Rating
Students
401
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
North Kansas City High
publichighGrade 9-12
620 E 23Rd Ave, Kansas City, MO 64116
3.4
Rating
Students
1,719
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
19%
Winnetonka High
publichighGrade 9-12
5815 Ne 48Th St, Kansas City, MO 64119
3.1
Rating
Students
1,238
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
25%
Ruskin High School
publichighGrade 9-12
7000 E 111Th St, Kansas City, MO 64134
2.5
Rating
Students
1,299
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
13%
Guadalupe Centers High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1524 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64108
2.2
Rating
Students
458
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Maple Valley School
publichighK-12
2575 Ne Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64155
2
Rating
Students
35
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-U
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
5605 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110
2
Rating
Students
160
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
15%
Center Sr. High
publichighGrade 9-12
8715 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131
2
Rating
Students
679
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Contract
publichighPK-12
3708 Linwood, Kansas City, MO 64128
2
Rating
Students
32
Student-Teacher
:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Crossroads Preparatory Academy
charter schoolhighGrade 7-12
816 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64105
1.9
Rating
Students
406
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
15%
Southeast High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3500 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64131
1.7
Rating
Students
498
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many high schools are in Kansas City, Missouri?
There are several high schools in Kansas City, offering diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and college preparation courses.
What is the best high school in Kansas City?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated high schools in Kansas City include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all high schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Kansas City?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Kansas City is 12.2:1.