Is Ruskin High School a good school?

Ruskin High School ranks in the bottom 17.7% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Ruskin High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,240 students attended Ruskin High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ruskin High School?

Students at Ruskin High School are 62% African American, 19% Hispanic, 9% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Ruskin High School?

Ruskin High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Compass Elementary Elementary : Dobbs Elementary Elementary : Ervin Elementary School Elementary : Ingels Elementary Elementary : Millennium At Sante Fe Elementary : Truman Elementary Elementary : Warford Elementary Middle : Hickman Mills 6th 7th Gr Center Middle : Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center

Ruskin High School

Summary:

Ruskin High School is a public high school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,273 students. The school is part of the Hickman Mills C-1 School District, which is ranked 357 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ruskin High School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Missouri high schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ruskin High School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. The school consistently underperforms compared to the state and its surrounding districts on standardized test scores, with only 25.7% of Ruskin students proficient or better in Algebra I and 14.5% proficient or better in Biology I, compared to state averages of 41.5% and 37.4%, respectively. Ruskin High School also has a lower 4-year graduation rate of 85.0% and a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 50.7%, both of which are worse than the state averages. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, Ruskin High School's performance lags behind many of the nearby high schools, such as Lee's Summit West High and University Academy-Upper, which have significantly higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. However, the school's ELL students rank in the top 3 of Missouri high schools, while its special education students rank in the bottom third, indicating a potential area of strength and weakness, respectively.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7000 E 111th St
Kansas City, MO 64134-3310

(816) 316-7400

District: Hickman Mills C-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
311^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,943

Feeder schools for Ruskin High School:

Elementary:	Compass Elementary
	Dobbs Elementary
	Ervin Elementary School
	Ingels Elementary
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	Millennium At Sante Fe
	Truman Elementary
	Warford Elementary
Middle:	Hickman Mills 6th 7th Gr Center
	Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 1,240

Racial breakdown:

African American:

62.4%

Hispanic:

19.2%

White:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ruskin High School ranks worse than 82.3% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.31. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ruskin 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.4%), Hispanic (19.2%), White (9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ruskin High School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Ruskin High School employs 95.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ruskin High School is $13,943.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ruskin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ruskin High School 311^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Ruskin High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Hickman Mills C-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Hickman Mills C-1 357^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ruskin High School

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Rank History for all students at Ruskin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2013	24.54	456^th	523	12.8%
2014	22.29	469^th	521	10.0%
2015	12.20	475^th	504	5.8%
2016	9.00	383^rd	401	4.5%
2017	11.40	388^th	404	4.0%
2018	17.63	419^th	468	10.5%
2019	18.22	402^nd	460	12.6%
2021	19.73	294^th	358	17.9%
2022	14.17	316^th	361	12.5%
2023	13.64	308^th	352	12.5%
2024	19.31	311^th	378	17.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ruskin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.41	17^th	42	59.5%
2024	84.29	3^rd	45	93.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ruskin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.88	37^th	127	70.9%
2024	24.57	114^th	135	15.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ruskin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	34.81	261^st	382	31.7%
2019	36.08	247^th	368	32.9%
2021	36.28	166^th	255	34.9%
2022	25.90	202^nd	250	19.2%
2023	33.24	184^th	268	31.3%
2024	45.43	140^th	274	48.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Ruskin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.00	79^th	95	16.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ruskin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	16.45	94^th	100	6.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Ruskin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	39.76	62^nd	111	44.1%
2019	42.57	65^th	106	38.7%
2021	26.27	84^th	96	12.5%
2022	34.31	81^st	105	22.9%
2023	31.55	74^th	99	25.3%
2024	50.24	36^th	105	65.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ruskin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	49.85	40^th	84	52.4%
2019	42.98	52^nd	91	42.9%
2022	34.37	37^th	57	35.1%
2023	26.25	51^st	64	20.3%
2024	42.81	38^th	70	45.7%

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Rank History for White students at Ruskin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.36	251^st	302	16.9%

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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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by a parent
Friday, May 20, 2022

My 16 year old was having a breakdown they called DFS on me for him being outta control. Instead of helping my son they have damaged not only my son but the respect I had for them when it came to helping my son. Now my son is a run away and has to repeat the same grade still with no mental help from the school nor DFS it’s like they don’t care. If I could give no stars I would they need to do way better they have resources but can’t seem to have them when they are needed the most. Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, November 12, 2014

I have came to this school from Raytown, and I must say, all of my prior education has no use in this school. The lessons, designed for their 11th and 12th graders, are on the same level of what I've learned in 7th grade. There is zero challenge.

And, the worst off, the students. In class we are lucky to even get through one single assignment because there's always backtalking, a fight or even the teacher doesn't care. Not all classrooms are like this, but most are. Even when an assignment is signed, none of them will actually complete it. Even given a week.

This school is a mainly African American school, and there's a lot of prejudice against whites. In my classes, I'm labeled as that white-skinned chick, or white girl for short. Because I came from a school where we did work, I always complete my assignments...and everyone copies them. I'm just saying, just because I'm white and does my work doesn't mean the answers are correct.

The most I've learned from this school so far is what weed smells like. Literally.

In all of my other schools, I never saw a fight, or even a food fight, until I came to this school.

And, the school itself, is trash. On mondays I have to go in late to one of my classes and there's never a chair. I'm one of those awkward kids, so I just sit on my knees to the desk and do my work. Half of the chairs in the school is broken, specially computer chairs, and the desks are falling a part.

I've just enrolled this year, and I'm already having problems. I don't go to school to make friends, I'm too shy, so I go to learn. But there's nothing to learn. I have nothing to get me motivated to go to school. And when I tried going back, after being gone for a week after a family's death, the bus driver completely forgotten about my bus spot. If you seen a girl standing on the edge of the road with a coat and a backpack, when it's freezing, wouldn't you remember that this is the girl you're suppose to pick up?

And so I've missed two more days and continuing at the moment. Each day, the thought of dropping out is increasing. My only other choice is taking school online, which is 400 per a class. If I had that kind of money, I would not be where I am now.

Once again, I came from a different school, but going to this school... I felt like I was in a complete different state.

For anyone who really wanted to go to school to learn, this is not the school for you. For someone who wants to talk all hour, then make yourself right at home. As for me, I'm still waiting for something to change my mind. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ruskin High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	131	976	11	63	0	1	1	1183
2012	117	924	13	69	1	4	12	1140
2013	127	917	16	67	4	1	12	1144
2014	113	883	16	67	5	4	15	1103
2015	122	878	16	87	2	3	13	1121
2016	126	828	13	84	2	2	15	1070
2017	114	836	12	94	3	1	18	1078
2018	91	763	13	97	3	3	23	993
2019	101	706	14	106	3	1	30	961
2020	136	877	26	164	3	3	42	1251
2021	136	861	20	177	1	1	44	1240
2022	119	877	32	197	0	7	45	1277
2023	115	845	30	223	1	10	49	1273
2024	112	774	29	238	2	11	74	1240

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 Ruskin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	1183	85.0	13.9	70.8
2012	1140	84.4	13.5	75.9
2013	1144	74.8	15.2	77.5
2014	1103	81.0	13.6	79.7
2015	1121	83.0	13.5	100
2016	1070	79.0	13.5	100
2017	1078	74.1	14.5	100
2018	993	74.6	13.3	100
2019	961	75.6	12.7	99.7
2020	1251	91.5	13.6	99.8
2021	1240	94.5	13.1	99.8
2022	1277	88.2	14.4	99.8
2023	1273	93.0	13.6	100
2024	1240	95.7	12.9	100.1

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 Ruskin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	1183	85.0	13.9	70.8
2012	1140	84.4	13.5	75.9
2013	1144	74.8	15.2	77.5
2014	1103	81.0	13.6	79.7
2015	1121	83.0	13.5	100
2016	1070	79.0	13.5	100
2017	1078	74.1	14.5	100
2018	993	74.6	13.3	100
2019	961	75.6	12.7	99.7
2020	1251	91.5	13.6	99.8
2021	1240	94.5	13.1	99.8
2022	1277	88.2	14.4	99.8
2023	1273	93.0	13.6	100
2024	1240	95.7	12.9	100.1

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 Ruskin High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,595 (11.3%)	$12,559 (88.7%)	$14,154
2020	$1,841 (14.7%)	$10,704 (85.3%)	$12,545
2021	$3,362 (26.7%)	$9,245 (73.3%)	$12,607
2022	$3,324 (23.8%)	$10,618 (76.2%)	$13,943

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ruskin High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 402^nd of 460 High schools	Ranks 308^th of 352 High schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology I (Ruskin High School)	20	12	8%
End of Course Biology I (Hickman Mills C-1)	20	10	10%
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	961	1273	32.5%
African American	706	845	19.7%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	14	30	114.3%
Hispanic	106	223	110.4%
Pacific Islander	1	10	900%
White	101	115	13.9%
Two or More Races	30	49	63.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.7%	100%	0.3%

Schools Near Ruskin High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (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 Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ruskin High School	Public	9-12	7000 E 111th St	Kansas City	64134	Jackson County	Hickman Mills C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 316-7400	1,240	96	12.9	100.1%	112 (9.0%)	774 (62.4%)	238 (19.2%)	29 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	11 (0.9%)	74 (6.0%)	19.3	311^th of 378 public high schools	17.7%		13.6	308^th of 352 public high schools	12.5%	3	25.7	14.5	31.0		24.3	$13,943	$3,325	$10,618
Grandview Senior High	Public	9-12	2300 High Grove Rd	Grandview	64030	Jackson County	Grandview C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 316-5800	1,168	69	16.9	67.1%	168 (14.4%)	572 (49.0%)	335 (28.7%)	11 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	74 (6.3%)	22.5	295^th of 378 public high schools	22.0%		23.9	269^th of 352 public high schools	23.6%	26	13.8	25.7	35.7		20.7	$14,925	$517	$14,408
Raytown South Senior High	Public	9-12	8211 Sterling Ave	Raytown	64138	Jackson County	Raytown C-2	No	No	No	No	(816) 268-7330	1,179	64	18.4	61.5%	212 (18.0%)	697 (59.1%)	176 (14.9%)	9 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	7 (0.6%)	75 (6.4%)	13.3	336^th of 378 public high schools	11.1%		13.1	314^th of 352 public high schools	10.8%	22	9.8	15.9		31.7		$14,492	$3,211	$11,280
Center Alternative	Public	7-12	8434 Paseo Blvd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Center 58	No	No	No	No	(816) 349-3662	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Herndon Career Center	Public	9-12	11501 E 350 Hwy	Raytown	64138	Jackson County	Raytown C-2	No	No	No	No	(816) 268-7140	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Center Senior High	Public	9-12	8715 Holmes Rd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Center 58	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 349-3330	695	57	12.0	64.2%	112 (16.1%)	448 (64.5%)	80 (11.5%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.8%)	29.2	266^th of 378 public high schools	29.6%		14.9	305^th of 352 public high schools	13.4%	39	28.1	24.2				$18,019	$2,815	$15,204
Southeast High School	Public	9-12	3500 E Meyer Blvd	Kansas City	64132	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-1075	531	33	15.8	100.0%	16 (3.0%)	452 (85.1%)	40 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.1%)	14 (2.6%)	5.6	363^rd of 378 public high schools	4.0%		4.5	335^th of 352 public high schools	4.8%	28	6.6	2.5	16.9		8.5	$18,844	$3,341	$15,503
Raytown Senior High	Public	9-12	6019 Blue Ridge Blvd	Raytown	64133	Jackson County	Raytown C-2	No	No	No	No	(816) 268-7300	1,342	81	16.5	61.0%	248 (18.5%)	720 (53.7%)	240 (17.9%)	13 (1.0%)	6 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	110 (8.2%)	18.7	315^th of 378 public high schools	16.7%		15.6	302^nd of 352 public high schools	14.2%	13	10.1	18.9		45.6	24.5	$13,734	$2,749	$10,985
Lee's Summit West High	Public	9-12	2600 SW Ward Rd	Lees Summit	64082	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-4000	1,976	121	16.3	10.2%	1,394 (70.5%)	242 (12.2%)	153 (7.7%)	53 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	133 (6.7%)	82	19^th of 378 public high schools	95.0%		81.9	20^th of 352 public high schools	94.3%	1	46.1	53.2	72.2	78.2	63.1	$12,654	$1,140	$11,515
University Academy-Upper	Public, Charter	9-12	6801 Holmes Rd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	University Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 412-5930	209	17	12.1	100.0%	2 (1.0%)	200 (95.7%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$15,475	$2,193	$13,282

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