Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

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Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts is a public magnet high school serving grades 7-12 in Kansas City, Missouri, with an enrollment of 649 students. Despite its specialized focus on the performing arts, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Missouri high schools academically, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments across all subject areas and grade levels.

Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts faces several challenges, including a four-year graduation rate of 95.5% (still below state and district averages), relatively high dropout rates ranging from 1.3% to 6.6%, and extremely high chronic absenteeism rates between 47.0% and 62.6% in recent years. The school struggles to effectively serve its diverse student population, ranking in the bottom half or quarter of Missouri high schools for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Despite spending significantly more per student ($18,143 to $19,741) compared to state and district averages, this higher funding does not translate to improved academic outcomes.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Kansas City 33 district, such as Central High School and Southeast High School, also perform poorly on state assessments and have high chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting a systemic issue within the district. In contrast, some of the charter schools in the area, such as University Academy-Upper and Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance and better outcomes for their students, despite serving similar demographic populations.


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Public, Magnet 7-12

 4747 Flora Ave
       Kansas City, MO  64110-2106


(816) 418-3525

District: Kansas City 33

SchoolDigger Rank:
324th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,946 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  677

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.6%
Hispanic:
37.7%
White:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts ranks worse than 86.3% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.02. (See more...)
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Compare Details Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts ranks worse than 85.7% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked high schools in the Kansas City 33 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.97. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (47.6%), Hispanic (37.7%), White (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts is 11.3, which is the 2nd best among 6 high schools in the Kansas City 33 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts is $18,946, which is the highest among 7 high schools in the Kansas City 33 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts 389th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts 324th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts in the ranking list.)

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Kansas City 33:

SchoolDigger ranks Kansas City 33 338th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

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Rank History for all middle school students at Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 1.99 615th 625 1.6%
2012 4.03 601st 623 3.5%
2013 4.36 628th 649 3.2%
2014 10.40 595th 633 6.0%
2015 5.49 570th 585 2.6%
2016 3.57 425th 435 2.3%
2017 5.33 547th 568 3.7%
2019 4.41 564th 587 3.9%
2021 11.08 416th 454 8.4%
2022 9.04 431st 459 6.1%
2023 11.96 418th 459 8.9%
2024 18.02 389th 451 13.7%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.95 57th 68 16.2%
2023 29.44 52nd 68 23.5%
2024 23.54 64th 72 11.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.78 461st 482 4.4%
2021 23.54 323rd 371 12.9%
2022 20.35 327th 365 10.4%
2023 22.92 328th 382 14.1%
2024 33.23 281st 378 25.7%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.58 198th 204 2.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.02 118th 129 8.5%
2021 32.84 102nd 135 24.4%
2022 24.39 122nd 148 17.6%
2023 33.79 108th 153 29.4%
2024 44.60 71st 144 50.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.17 128th 130 1.5%
2021 26.65 59th 67 11.9%
2022 15.19 76th 78 2.6%
2023 16.19 71st 74 4.1%
2024 25.59 62nd 74 16.2%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

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Rank History for all high school students at Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 8.96 503rd 534 5.8%
2007 6.96 510th 538 5.2%
2008 13.85 499th 539 7.4%
2009 24.70 428th 507 15.6%
2010 19.92 463rd 516 10.3%
2011 10.80 490th 528 7.2%
2012 6.31 495th 522 5.2%
2013 18.88 475th 523 9.2%
2014 23.48 467th 521 10.4%
2015 16.42 466th 504 7.5%
2016 14.19 375th 401 6.5%
2017 3.83 399th 404 1.2%
2018 14.10 441st 468 5.8%
2019 6.36 441st 460 4.1%
2021 9.43 331st 358 7.5%
2022 8.91 334th 361 7.5%
2023 13.34 312th 352 11.4%
2024 15.97 324th 378 14.3%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.52 17th 45 62.2%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.29 74th 135 45.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.18 328th 382 14.1%
2019 12.28 350th 368 4.9%
2021 15.09 243rd 255 4.7%
2022 14.34 240th 250 4.0%
2023 31.15 194th 268 27.6%
2024 28.39 209th 274 23.7%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.65 88th 103 14.6%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.09 45th 111 59.5%
2019 25.69 81st 106 23.6%
2022 25.75 91st 105 13.3%
2023 34.65 69th 99 30.3%
2024 35.43 71st 105 32.4%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.47 88th 91 3.3%
2022 11.45 57th 57 0.0%
2023 26.77 50th 64 21.9%
2024 15.46 64th 70 8.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 217 217
1992 218 203 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1993 203 322 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1994 310 418 3 18 1 n/a n/a 0 750
1995 270 469 3 28 1 n/a n/a 0 771
1996 270 469 3 28 1 n/a n/a 0 771
1997 232 483 5 30 1 n/a n/a 0 751
1998 186 487 4 29 1 n/a n/a 0 707
1999 232 922 7 40 1 n/a n/a 0 1202
2000 182 927 10 32 0 n/a n/a 0 1151
2001 81 607 6 15 1 n/a n/a 0 710
2002 69 639 9 26 0 n/a n/a 0 743
2003 69 639 9 26 0 n/a n/a 0 743
2004 57 629 12 31 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2005 45 610 7 23 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2006 42 541 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 609
2007 42 523 3 25 2 n/a n/a 0 595
2008 38 495 2 26 2 n/a n/a 0 563
2009 26 444 2 24 2 n/a n/a 0 498
2010 25 409 4 19 1 n/a n/a 0 458
2011 48 565 9 38 0 0 0 0 660
2012 46 400 10 50 1 0 0 0 507
2013 39 440 15 58 1 0 0 0 553
2014 37 431 11 60 1 0 2 0 542
2015 37 366 12 65 2 0 3 0 485
2016 39 385 9 66 1 0 3 0 503
2017 33 380 7 59 0 0 7 0 486
2018 27 358 8 67 0 0 2 0 462
2019 33 344 11 87 0 1 5 0 481
2020 36 330 13 130 0 4 4 0 517
2021 41 357 16 175 0 7 8 0 604
2022 51 382 14 206 2 9 7 0 671
2023 61 316 17 232 3 9 11 0 649
2024 68 322 10 255 2 6 14 0 677

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 Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 217 27.5 7.8 n/a
1992 438 42.0 10.4 n/a
1993 543 55.9 9.7 27.4
1994 750 69.5 10.8 28.7
1995 771 60.0 12.9 36.8
1996 771 60.0 12.9 36.8
1997 751 53.9 13.9 28.2
1998 707 46.6 15.2 28.1
1999 1202 60.3 19.9 44.6
2000 1151 62.9 18.3 42.9
2001 710 48.0 14.8 48.5
2002 743 55.9 13.3 58.3
2003 743 55.9 13.3 58.3
2004 729 51.3 14.2 50.3
2005 685 50.0 13.7 54.6
2006 609 60.8 10.0 52.4
2007 595 59.8 9.9 58.2
2008 563 59.0 9.5 62.5
2009 498 54.0 9.2 59.6
2010 458 46.8 9.7 64
2011 660 45.2 14.6 80.9
2012 507 41.9 12.0 76.5
2013 553 41.2 13.4 0
2014 542 44.5 12.1 69.6
2015 485 42.0 11.5 100
2016 503 39.0 12.8 99.4
2017 486 36.6 13.2 100
2018 462 35.0 13.1 100
2019 481 36.6 13.1 99.4
2020 517 40.5 12.7 99.4
2021 604 43.4 13.8 99.5
2022 671 42.5 15.7 99.6
2023 649 56.8 11.4 99.5
2024 677 59.8 11.3 100

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 Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 217 27.5 7.8 n/a
1992 438 42.0 10.4 n/a
1993 543 55.9 9.7 27.4
1994 750 69.5 10.8 28.7
1995 771 60.0 12.9 36.8
1996 771 60.0 12.9 36.8
1997 751 53.9 13.9 28.2
1998 707 46.6 15.2 28.1
1999 1202 60.3 19.9 44.6
2000 1151 62.9 18.3 42.9
2001 710 48.0 14.8 48.5
2002 743 55.9 13.3 58.3
2003 743 55.9 13.3 58.3
2004 729 51.3 14.2 50.3
2005 685 50.0 13.7 54.6
2006 609 60.8 10.0 52.4
2007 595 59.8 9.9 58.2
2008 563 59.0 9.5 62.5
2009 498 54.0 9.2 59.6
2010 458 46.8 9.7 64
2011 660 45.2 14.6 80.9
2012 507 41.9 12.0 76.5
2013 553 41.2 13.4 0
2014 542 44.5 12.1 69.6
2015 485 42.0 11.5 100
2016 503 39.0 12.8 99.4
2017 486 36.6 13.2 100
2018 462 35.0 13.1 100
2019 481 36.6 13.1 99.4
2020 517 40.5 12.7 99.4
2021 604 43.4 13.8 99.5
2022 671 42.5 15.7 99.6
2023 649 56.8 11.4 99.5
2024 677 59.8 11.3 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,906 (10.5%) $16,237 (89.5%) $18,143
2020 $1,879 (9.5%) $17,862 (90.5%) $19,741
2021 $2,146 (11.3%) $16,865 (88.7%) $19,011
2022 $3,790 (20.0%) $15,156 (80.0%) $18,946

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 564th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 418th of 459 Middle schools
 5%
Ranks 441st of 460 High schoolsRanks 312th of 352 High schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts)19.222.4
 3.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City 33)21.120.2
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts)84.8
 3.2%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas City 33)24.818.3
 6.5%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts)2018.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City 33)23.823.4
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts)3.418.9
 15.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Kansas City 33)19.819.2
 0.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts)16.710.7
 6%
   End of Course Biology I (Kansas City 33)9.218.1
 8.9%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English I (Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts)37.547.9
 10.4%
   End of Course English I (Kansas City 33)40.356.9
 16.6%
   End of Course English I (Missouri)6063.5
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students481649
 34.9%
African American344316
 8.1%
American Indian03
Asian1117
 54.5%
Hispanic87232
 166.7%
Pacific Islander19
 800%
White3361
 84.8%
Two or More Races511
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%99.5%
 0.2%


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Students at Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts are 48% African American, 38% Hispanic, 10% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts ranks in the bottom 14.3% of Missouri high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 677 students attended Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts.


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