North Kansas City High

Summary:

North Kansas City High is a public high school serving 1,640 students in grades 9-12 in Kansas City, Missouri, which is part of the North Kansas City 74 school district.

While North Kansas City High has a relatively diverse student population, with 35.49% White, 22.32% African American, 20.18% Hispanic, and 7.8% Asian students, its academic performance lags behind state and district averages. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects like Algebra I (26.2%), Biology I (33.4%), and English II (45.1%) are lower than the state averages of 41.5%, 38.5%, and 54.4%, respectively. Additionally, North Kansas City High has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.32% to 60.86% over the past three years, which is higher than the nearby Winnetonka High.

Compared to other nearby schools, such as Park Hill South High, which had significantly higher proficiency rates in 2022-2023, North Kansas City High has been struggling to keep pace. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past several years, from 192nd out of 404 Missouri high schools in 2016-2017 to 231st out of 352 in 2022-2023. These challenges suggest that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of specific student subgroups and implementing targeted interventions to improve overall academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 620 E 23rd Ave
       Kansas City, MO  64116-3076


(816) 321-5310

District: North Kansas City 74

SchoolDigger Rank:
231st of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,525 Help


Feeder schools for North Kansas City High:

Elementary:    Briarcliff Elementary
    Chouteau Elementary
    Crestview Elementary
    Davidson Elementary
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Middle:    Northgate Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  1,640

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.5%
African American:
22.3%
Hispanic:
20.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.2% Help


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Compare Details North Kansas City High ranks worse than 65.6% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.84. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of North Kansas City High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 Student population at North Kansas City High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.5%), African American (22.3%), Hispanic (20.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Kansas City High is 16.3, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Kansas City High is $13,525, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North Kansas City High:

SchoolDigger ranks North Kansas City High 231st of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See North Kansas City High in the ranking list.)

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North Kansas City 74:

SchoolDigger ranks North Kansas City 74 120th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Kansas City High

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Rank History for all students at North Kansas City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.13 299th 534 44.0%
2007 50.92 270th 538 49.8%
2008 41.37 359th 539 33.4%
2009 39.00 341st 507 32.7%
2010 37.54 371st 516 28.1%
2011 39.22 363rd 528 31.3%
2012 34.69 397th 522 23.9%
2013 31.18 431st 523 17.6%
2014 33.91 388th 521 25.5%
2015 42.62 308th 504 38.9%
2016 35.56 286th 401 28.7%
2017 54.60 192nd 404 52.5%
2018 34.75 314th 468 32.9%
2019 42.57 258th 460 43.9%
2021 30.47 247th 358 31.0%
2022 32.53 233rd 361 35.5%
2023 32.84 231st 352 34.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Kansas City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.57 46th 52 11.5%
2019 25.54 49th 59 16.9%
2022 35.95 18th 28 35.7%
2023 55.41 11th 34 67.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Kansas City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.04 13th 33 60.6%
2023 56.19 14th 42 66.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Kansas City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.88 108th 127 15.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Kansas City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.92 238th 382 37.7%
2019 43.53 202nd 368 45.1%
2021 38.20 155th 255 39.2%
2022 41.37 142nd 250 43.2%
2023 52.27 96th 268 64.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Kansas City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.82 127th 129 1.6%
2022 44.54 59th 111 46.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Kansas City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.66 82nd 100 18.0%
2019 41.67 71st 96 26.0%
2021 4.95 50th 50 0.0%
2022 41.19 35th 45 22.2%
2023 31.13 41st 47 12.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at North Kansas City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.94 30th 38 21.1%
2019 23.89 30th 38 21.1%
2021 18.10 16th 20 20.0%
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Rank History for African American students at North Kansas City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.66 58th 111 47.7%
2019 38.28 69th 106 34.9%
2021 43.44 46th 96 52.1%
2022 35.89 78th 105 25.7%
2023 58.82 25th 99 74.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Kansas City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.02 57th 84 32.1%
2019 39.45 55th 91 39.6%
2021 39.51 19th 40 52.5%
2022 32.80 40th 57 29.8%
2023 48.77 29th 64 54.7%
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Rank History for White students at North Kansas City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.18 236th 440 46.4%
2019 58.48 114th 430 73.5%
2021 40.86 161st 309 47.9%
2022 47.88 116th 310 62.6%
2023 40.96 141st 302 53.3%
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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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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for North Kansas City High

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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 1371 1371
1992 1233 39 44 35 15 n/a n/a 0 1366
1993 1255 45 44 36 10 n/a n/a 0 1390
1994 1244 45 48 39 5 n/a n/a 0 1381
1995 1237 67 52 59 7 n/a n/a 0 1422
1996 1237 67 52 59 7 n/a n/a 0 1422
1997 1302 77 46 43 5 n/a n/a 0 1473
1998 1287 92 46 48 9 n/a n/a 0 1482
1999 1270 103 63 44 4 n/a n/a 0 1484
2000 1183 120 88 85 8 n/a n/a 0 1484
2001 1145 121 110 106 14 n/a n/a 0 1496
2002 1202 173 118 142 19 n/a n/a 0 1654
2003 1202 173 118 142 19 n/a n/a 0 1654
2004 1227 210 103 150 17 n/a n/a 0 1707
2005 1257 247 105 168 21 n/a n/a 0 1798
2006 1207 285 107 183 26 n/a n/a 0 1808
2007 1200 316 109 201 25 n/a n/a 0 1851
2008 1151 312 113 209 27 n/a n/a 0 1812
2009 976 304 118 195 21 n/a n/a 0 1614
2010 874 312 147 210 19 n/a n/a 0 1562
2011 803 282 131 233 23 6 28 0 1506
2012 755 286 140 211 18 12 60 0 1482
2013 707 259 108 240 14 14 97 0 1439
2014 746 284 96 252 8 12 107 0 1505
2015 776 281 105 259 7 13 114 0 1555
2016 708 283 101 263 6 13 102 0 1476
2017 672 297 106 271 6 15 109 0 1476
2018 619 298 124 294 6 13 145 0 1499
2019 624 345 124 321 9 26 143 0 1592
2020 605 338 120 310 5 29 166 0 1573
2021 599 345 130 318 5 30 170 0 1597
2022 569 373 106 319 7 29 165 0 1568
2023 582 366 128 331 8 31 194 0 1640

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 North Kansas City High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1371 84.2 16.2 n/a
1992 1366 85.0 16.0 8.6
1993 1390 84.0 16.5 8.5
1994 1381 85.9 16.1 8.8
1995 1422 89.6 15.9 12.7
1996 1422 89.6 15.9 12.7
1997 1473 91.9 16.0 9.9
1998 1482 92.9 16.0 12.3
1999 1484 93.1 15.9 18.6
2000 1484 93.9 15.8 22.3
2001 1496 94.8 15.8 22.9
2002 1654 104.6 15.8 26.8
2003 1654 104.6 15.8 26.8
2004 1707 104.9 16.3 31.4
2005 1798 107.1 16.8 35.5
2006 1808 112.8 16.0 38.4
2007 1851 111.0 16.7 37.4
2008 1812 120.4 15.0 39.1
2009 1614 100.7 16.0 42.4
2010 1562 104.3 14.9 46.2
2011 1506 95.3 15.7 47.6
2012 1482 97.9 15.1 49.8
2013 1439 100.3 14.3 52
2014 1505 98.4 15.2 48
2015 1555 99.0 15.7 47.2
2016 1476 100.0 14.7 48.8
2017 1476 101.0 14.6 53.7
2018 1499 102.6 14.6 61.2
2019 1592 98.9 16.0 62.8
2020 1573 100.5 15.6 62.2
2021 1597 103.8 15.3 60.9
2022 1568 101.0 15.5 50.3
2023 1640 100.5 16.3 55.2

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 North Kansas City High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1371 84.2 16.2 n/a
1992 1366 85.0 16.0 8.6
1993 1390 84.0 16.5 8.5
1994 1381 85.9 16.1 8.8
1995 1422 89.6 15.9 12.7
1996 1422 89.6 15.9 12.7
1997 1473 91.9 16.0 9.9
1998 1482 92.9 16.0 12.3
1999 1484 93.1 15.9 18.6
2000 1484 93.9 15.8 22.3
2001 1496 94.8 15.8 22.9
2002 1654 104.6 15.8 26.8
2003 1654 104.6 15.8 26.8
2004 1707 104.9 16.3 31.4
2005 1798 107.1 16.8 35.5
2006 1808 112.8 16.0 38.4
2007 1851 111.0 16.7 37.4
2008 1812 120.4 15.0 39.1
2009 1614 100.7 16.0 42.4
2010 1562 104.3 14.9 46.2
2011 1506 95.3 15.7 47.6
2012 1482 97.9 15.1 49.8
2013 1439 100.3 14.3 52
2014 1505 98.4 15.2 48
2015 1555 99.0 15.7 47.2
2016 1476 100.0 14.7 48.8
2017 1476 101.0 14.6 53.7
2018 1499 102.6 14.6 61.2
2019 1592 98.9 16.0 62.8
2020 1573 100.5 15.6 62.2
2021 1597 103.8 15.3 60.9
2022 1568 101.0 15.5 50.3
2023 1640 100.5 16.3 55.2

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 North Kansas City High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $581 (5.1%) $10,819 (94.9%) $11,400
2020 $544 (4.7%) $11,138 (95.3%) $11,682
2021 $986 (8.0%) $11,327 (92.0%) $12,312
2022 $707 (5.2%) $12,818 (94.8%) $13,525

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Kansas City High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 258th of 460 High schoolsRanks 231st of 352 High schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (North Kansas City High)29.726.2
 3.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (North Kansas City 74)47.340.6
 6.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (North Kansas City High)37.833.4
 4.4%
   End of Course Biology I (North Kansas City 74)40.237.7
 2.5%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (North Kansas City High)54.345.1
 9.2%
   End of Course English II (North Kansas City 74)5451.7
 2.3%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (North Kansas City High)43.540
 3.5%
   End of Course Algebra II (North Kansas City 74)55.757.2
 1.5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5051.6
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15921640
 3%
African American345366
 6.1%
American Indian98
 11.1%
Asian124128
 3.2%
Hispanic321331
 3.1%
Pacific Islander2631
 19.2%
White624582
 6.7%
Two or More Races143194
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.8%55.2%
 7.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Kansas City High

North Kansas City High ranks 231st of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at North Kansas City High are 35% White, 22% African American, 20% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

North Kansas City High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Briarcliff Elementary
Elementary : Chouteau Elementary
Elementary : Crestview Elementary
Elementary : Davidson Elementary
Elementary : West Englewood Elementary
Middle : Northgate Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,640 students attended North Kansas City High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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