Guadalupe Centers High School

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Guadalupe Centers High School ranks 275 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Guadalupe Centers High School is a public charter high school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 444 students in grades 9-12. Despite facing significant challenges, the school has seen some recent improvements in key areas.

Guadalupe Centers High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Missouri high schools over the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating poor overall performance. However, the school performs relatively better in serving Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students compared to other Missouri high schools. The school's four-year graduation rate has also improved significantly, increasing from 70.5% in 2021-2022 to 92.5% in 2023-2024, and its dropout rate has decreased from 3.9% to 2.6% over the same period. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in Algebra I and Biology I remain well below the state average, ranging from 8% to 39.6% and 8% to 14.5%, respectively, over the past few years.

Compared to nearby public high schools, such as Central High School, Northeast High, and East High School, Guadalupe Centers High School performs better. However, the school lags behind the high-performing Academie Lafayette Armour IHS, a public charter school that consistently ranks among the top Missouri high schools. Additionally, Guadalupe Centers High School has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.1% to 40.5% over the past few years, which is a significant challenge for the school.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1524 The Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64108-2217

(816) 471-2582

District: Guadalupe Centers Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
275^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,169

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 444

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.8%

White:

2.3%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Guadalupe Centers High School ranks worse than 72.8% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.17. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Guadalupe Centers High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Guadalupe Centers High School is $17,169.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Guadalupe Centers High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Guadalupe Centers High School 275^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Guadalupe Centers High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Guadalupe Centers Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Guadalupe Centers Schools 361^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Guadalupe Centers High School

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Rank History for all students at Guadalupe Centers High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2009	6.94	486^th	507	4.1%
2010	14.85	478^th	516	7.4%
2011	21.29	466^th	528	11.7%
2012	44.16	324^th	522	37.9%
2013	54.90	195^th	523	62.7%
2014	52.64	224^th	521	57.0%
2015	48.47	260^th	504	48.4%
2016	15.10	370^th	401	7.7%
2017	37.33	278^th	404	31.2%
2018	11.29	450^th	468	3.8%
2019	17.07	409^th	460	11.1%
2021	23.84	270^th	358	24.6%
2022	11.15	325^th	361	10.0%
2023	17.87	287^th	352	18.5%
2024	27.17	275^th	378	27.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Guadalupe Centers High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	37.24	22^nd	33	33.3%
2023	48.72	20^th	42	52.4%
2024	52.86	19^th	45	57.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Guadalupe Centers High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	21.33	339^th	382	11.3%
2019	31.92	273^rd	368	25.8%
2021	48.85	109^th	255	57.3%
2022	20.71	221^st	250	11.6%
2023	35.82	178^th	268	33.6%
2024	46.86	128^th	274	53.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Guadalupe Centers High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	16.19	81^st	84	3.6%
2019	23.27	77^th	91	15.4%
2021	44.55	18^th	40	55.0%
2022	21.32	52^nd	57	8.8%
2023	37.21	38^th	64	40.6%
2024	45.86	30^th	70	57.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Guadalupe Centers High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	5	10	1	159	0	n/a	n/a	175
2008	10	8	2	156	0	n/a	n/a	176
2009	4	6	1	170	0	n/a	n/a	181
2010	4	7	3	179	0	n/a	n/a	193
2011	10	4	3	184	0	0	0	201
2012	7	5	3	195	0	0	0	210
2013	7	5	3	195	0	0	0	210
2014	6	2	3	253	0	0	13	277
2015	2	9	2	304	0	0	3	320
2016	3	19	0	334	0	0	3	359
2017	3	23	0	334	2	1	7	370
2018	7	20	1	353	2	0	12	395
2019	9	21	2	351	0	0	13	396
2020	19	11	2	348	0	0	0	380
2021	15	12	2	385	0	0	0	414
2022	10	7	1	404	0	0	0	422
2023	10	4	0	430	0	0	0	444

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Guadalupe Centers High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	175	10.0	17.5	82.9
2008	176	13.5	13.0	84.1
2009	181	14.2	12.7	81.8
2010	193	14.7	13.0	92.2
2011	201	18.8	10.6	84.1
2012	210	18.3	11.4	90.5
2013	210	16.9	12.3	98.6
2014	277	22.6	12.2	96.4
2015	320	26.0	12.3	98.1
2016	359	28.0	12.8	87.5
2017	370	28.0	13.2	88.1
2018	395	30.0	13.1	94.7
2019	396	30.0	13.2	91.4
2020	380	31.0	12.2	90.8
2021	414	31.5	13.1	65.5
2022	422	32.0	13.1	96.7
2023	444	36.0	12.3	95.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Guadalupe Centers High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	175	10.0	17.5	82.9
2008	176	13.5	13.0	84.1
2009	181	14.2	12.7	81.8
2010	193	14.7	13.0	92.2
2011	201	18.8	10.6	84.1
2012	210	18.3	11.4	90.5
2013	210	16.9	12.3	98.6
2014	277	22.6	12.2	96.4
2015	320	26.0	12.3	98.1
2016	359	28.0	12.8	87.5
2017	370	28.0	13.2	88.1
2018	395	30.0	13.1	94.7
2019	396	30.0	13.2	91.4
2020	380	31.0	12.2	90.8
2021	414	31.5	13.1	65.5
2022	422	32.0	13.1	96.7
2023	444	36.0	12.3	95.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Guadalupe Centers High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$929 (5.6%)	$15,548 (94.4%)	$16,477
2020	$866 (5.3%)	$15,381 (94.7%)	$16,247
2021	$2,164 (15.4%)	$11,883 (84.6%)	$14,047
2022	$1,929 (11.2%)	$15,240 (88.8%)	$17,169

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Guadalupe Centers High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 409^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 287^th of 352 High schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Guadalupe Centers High School)	29.9	24.8	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Guadalupe Centers Schools)	29.9	24.8	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Guadalupe Centers High School)	8.1	14.4	6.3%
End of Course Biology I (Guadalupe Centers Schools)	8.1	14.4	6.3%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	396	444	12.1%
African American	21	4	81%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	351	430	22.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	10	11.1%
Two or More Races	13	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.4%	95.3%	3.9%

Schools Near Guadalupe Centers High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)	MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP English I (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Guadalupe Centers High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1524 The Paseo	Kansas City	64108	Jackson County	Guadalupe Centers Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 471-2582	444	36	12.3	95.3%	10 (2.3%)	4 (0.9%)	430 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.2	275^th of 378 public high schools	27.2%		17.9	287^th of 352 public high schools	18.5%	12					39.6	14.5					$17,169	$1,929	$15,240
Manual Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	1215 Truman Rd	Kansas City	64106	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	No	(816) 418-5205	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lincoln College Prep.	Public, Magnet	9-12	2111 Woodland	Kansas City	64108	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	Yes	No	No	(816) 418-3000	897	56	15.8	99.7%	209 (23.3%)	367 (40.9%)	247 (27.5%)	45 (5.0%)	3 (0.3%)	13 (1.4%)	13 (1.4%)	74.7	41^st of 378 public high schools	89.2%		70.4	49^th of 352 public high schools	86.1%	8					30.5	54.5	77.5	43.6	78.1		$17,082	$3,384	$13,698
Kintsugi Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	625 E 26th St	Kansas City	64108	Jackson County	Delasalle Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(816) 561-4445	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Crossroads Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	816 Broadway	Kansas City	64105	Jackson County	Crossroads Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 221-3191	414	42	9.8	46.9%	67 (16.2%)	185 (44.7%)	135 (32.6%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.6%)	14.4	331^st of 378 public high schools	12.4%		10.8	326^th of 352 public high schools	7.4%	5	15.8	17.5	16.1	26.4	8.5	17.9					$17,130	$2,972	$14,159
Alternative Resource Center	Public	6-12	3100 Main St Ste 206	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(816) 759-4662	9	2	4.5	66.7%	1 (11.1%)	8 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Central High School	Public	9-12	3221 Indiana	Kansas City	64128	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-2005	535	37	14.4	99.4%	33 (6.2%)	428 (80.0%)	60 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.6%)	7 (1.3%)	5.1	368^th of 378 public high schools	2.6%		4.1	338^th of 352 public high schools	4.0%	30					7.0	5.6	20.1		10.2	6.7	$17,481	$3,762	$13,719
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs	Public, Charter	9-12	201 East Armour Boulevard	Kansas City	64113	Jackson County	Academie Lafayette	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 800-8771	71	8	8.3	33.8%	36 (50.7%)	18 (25.4%)	10 (14.1%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.0%)	74.7	40^th of 378 public high schools	89.4%		74.7	35^th of 352 public high schools	90.1%	5					53.4	52.5					$19,625	$4,049	$15,576
Northeast High	Public	9-12	415 S Van Brunt	Kansas City	64124	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3300	657	38	17.3	99.5%	53 (8.1%)	268 (40.8%)	225 (34.2%)	99 (15.1%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	5 (0.8%)	6.7	357^th of 378 public high schools	5.6%		3.8	341^st of 352 public high schools	3.1%	16					16.0	9.8			18.0	7.7	$17,821	$3,606	$14,215
East High School	Public	9-12	1924 Van Brunt Blvd	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3125	1,112	78	14.2	99.7%	48 (4.3%)	462 (41.5%)	518 (46.6%)	66 (5.9%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.6%)	9 (0.8%)	6.4	358^th of 378 public high schools	5.3%		3.5	343^rd of 352 public high schools	2.6%	15					2.5	8.2	19.6			9.8	$18,091	$3,702	$14,389

Frequently Asked Questions about Guadalupe Centers High School

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Guadalupe Centers High School ranks 275^th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 444 students attended Guadalupe Centers High School.

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Students at Guadalupe Centers High School are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

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