Is Staley High a good school?

Staley High ranks 44 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Staley High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,006 students attended Staley High.

What is the racial makeup of Staley High?

Students at Staley High are 63% White, 13% African American, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Staley High?

Staley High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bell Prairie Elementary Elementary : Fox Hill Elementary Elementary : Nashua Elementary Elementary : Northview Elementary Elementary : Rising Hill Elementary Middle : Gateway 6th Grade Center Middle : New Mark Middle

Staley High

Summary:

Staley High is a public high school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,897 students. It is part of the North Kansas City 74 school district, which is ranked 126 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Staley High consistently ranks among the top 50 high schools in Missouri, with a ranking of 44 out of 378 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP) is impressive, with higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages across various subjects, including Algebra II (72.6% vs. 57.5% state), English II (67.8% vs. 51.3% state), and Biology I (50.1% vs. 37.4% state). Staley High's performance is particularly strong for Hispanic and multi-racial student subgroups, ranking among the top 10 high schools in the state for these groups. The school has maintained consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 96.1% to 98.7% over the past few years, significantly exceeding the state and district averages.

When comparing Staley High to nearby schools, it outperforms Oak Park High School on state assessments across multiple subjects, indicating a stronger academic focus and more effective instructional practices. In contrast, the high-performing Park Hill High School, located further away, demonstrates even stronger academic results, particularly in subjects like Algebra II and Government. Staley High's higher per-student spending compared to the nearby Liberty North High School and Liberty High School may contribute to its stronger academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2800 NE Shoal Creek Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64156-1313

(816) 321-5330

District: North Kansas City 74

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,868

Feeder schools for Staley High:

Elementary:	Bell Prairie Elementary
	Fox Hill Elementary
	Nashua Elementary
	Northview Elementary
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	Rising Hill Elementary
Middle:	Gateway 6th Grade Center
	New Mark Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 2,006

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.4%

African American:

13.0%

Hispanic:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Staley High ranks better than 88.4% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.92. (See more...)

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

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 Staley High has the largest high school student body size in the North Kansas City 74 School District. Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), African American (13%), Hispanic (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the North Kansas City 74 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Staley High is 20.1, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District! (See more...)

Compare Staley High employs 99.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Staley High is $12,868. 2 high schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Staley High:

SchoolDigger ranks Staley High 44^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Staley High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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North Kansas City 74:

SchoolDigger ranks North Kansas City 74 126^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Staley High

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Rank History for all students at Staley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2011	74.03	46^th	528	91.3%
2012	80.46	22^nd	522	95.8%
2013	73.85	40^th	523	92.4%
2014	76.33	36^th	521	93.1%
2015	81.32	24^th	504	95.2%
2016	79.13	29^th	401	92.8%
2017	89.66	20^th	404	95.0%
2018	82.57	17^th	468	96.4%
2019	77.11	41^st	460	91.1%
2021	76.42	31^st	358	91.3%
2022	68.68	60^th	361	83.4%
2023	71.69	45^th	352	87.2%
2024	73.92	44^th	378	88.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Staley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	82.48	7^th	52	86.5%
2019	57.26	23^rd	59	61.0%
2021	81.81	3^rd	23	87.0%
2022	57.21	7^th	28	75.0%
2024	78.04	4^th	39	89.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Staley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.05	63^rd	127	50.4%
2024	57.84	43^rd	135	68.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Staley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	68.69	49^th	382	87.2%
2019	63.25	72^nd	368	80.4%
2021	70.01	52^nd	255	79.6%
2022	58.11	86^th	250	65.6%
2023	71.65	43^rd	268	84.0%
2024	49.87	116^th	274	57.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Staley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.80	51^st	129	60.5%
2022	61.53	29^th	111	73.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Staley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	67.71	29^th	100	71.0%
2019	62.27	32^nd	96	66.7%
2021	52.83	31^st	50	38.0%
2022	83.40	5^th	45	88.9%
2023	37.48	36^th	47	23.4%
2024	64.55	16^th	47	66.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Staley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	73.31	14^th	111	87.4%
2019	65.58	22^nd	106	79.2%
2021	78.71	14^th	96	85.4%
2022	65.88	22^nd	105	79.0%
2023	70.29	15^th	99	84.8%
2024	48.93	37^th	105	64.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Staley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	78.93	7^th	84	91.7%
2019	67.22	26^th	91	71.4%
2021	83.35	3^rd	40	92.5%
2022	78.10	7^th	57	87.7%
2023	93.88	2^nd	64	96.9%
2024	78.98	8^th	70	88.6%

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Rank History for White students at Staley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	83.26	22^nd	440	95.0%
2019	78.64	40^th	430	90.7%
2021	75.56	29^th	309	90.6%
2022	67.93	51^st	310	83.5%
2023	66.79	48^th	302	84.1%
2024	72.57	40^th	321	87.5%

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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 Staley High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	763	82	23	73	6	n/a	n/a	947
2010	1041	115	35	96	8	n/a	n/a	1295
2011	1075	106	34	97	11	1	23	1347
2012	1083	114	33	96	14	1	36	1377
2013	1070	122	34	94	12	0	45	1377
2014	1100	125	33	113	12	1	59	1443
2015	1112	113	30	134	8	2	56	1455
2016	1152	112	32	141	8	5	75	1525
2017	1140	120	33	149	8	6	75	1531
2018	1169	119	37	153	6	4	111	1599
2019	1228	129	39	162	4	5	126	1693
2020	1194	152	39	168	3	5	134	1695
2021	1245	163	37	196	3	3	139	1786
2022	1206	179	40	193	3	2	160	1783
2023	1238	209	50	203	3	9	185	1897
2024	1271	260	51	216	6	7	195	2006

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 Staley High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	947	56.9	16.6	15.7
2010	1295	74.8	17.3	16.9
2011	1347	81.4	16.5	17.4
2012	1377	78.1	17.6	18.4
2013	1377	77.8	17.6	17.3
2014	1443	81.4	17.7	16.4
2015	1455	82.0	17.7	14.4
2016	1525	85.0	17.9	16.9
2017	1531	85.5	17.9	16.7
2018	1599	89.3	17.9	20.2
2019	1693	90.9	18.6	19.2
2020	1695	91.1	18.5	20.3
2021	1786	92.9	19.2	21.7
2022	1783	95.7	18.6	17.3
2023	1897	95.0	19.9	21.4
2024	2006	99.7	20.1	23.7

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 Staley High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	947	56.9	16.6	15.7
2010	1295	74.8	17.3	16.9
2011	1347	81.4	16.5	17.4
2012	1377	78.1	17.6	18.4
2013	1377	77.8	17.6	17.3
2014	1443	81.4	17.7	16.4
2015	1455	82.0	17.7	14.4
2016	1525	85.0	17.9	16.9
2017	1531	85.5	17.9	16.7
2018	1599	89.3	17.9	20.2
2019	1693	90.9	18.6	19.2
2020	1695	91.1	18.5	20.3
2021	1786	92.9	19.2	21.7
2022	1783	95.7	18.6	17.3
2023	1897	95.0	19.9	21.4
2024	2006	99.7	20.1	23.7

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 Staley High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$557 (5.1%)	$10,439 (94.9%)	$10,996
2020	$539 (4.8%)	$10,592 (95.2%)	$11,131
2021	$980 (8.3%)	$10,826 (91.7%)	$11,806
2022	$692 (5.4%)	$12,175 (94.6%)	$12,868

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Staley High

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 41^st of 460 High schools	Ranks 45^th of 352 High schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Staley High)	62.9	43.2	19.7%
End of Course Algebra I (North Kansas City 74)	47.3	40.6	6.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Staley High)	48.6	53.5	4.9%
End of Course Biology I (North Kansas City 74)	40.2	37.7	2.5%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Staley High)	69.5	66.4	3.1%
End of Course English II (North Kansas City 74)	54	51.7	2.3%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Staley High)	81.1	69.7	11.4%
End of Course Algebra II (North Kansas City 74)	55.7	57.2	1.5%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	51.6	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1693	1897	12%
African American	129	209	62%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	39	50	28.2%
Hispanic	162	203	25.3%
Pacific Islander	5	9	80%
White	1228	1238	0.8%
Two or More Races	126	185	46.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.2%	21.4%	2.2%

Schools Near Staley High

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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 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 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
Staley High	Public	9-12	2800 NE Shoal Creek Pkwy	Kansas City	64156	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5330	2,006	100	20.1	23.7%	1,271 (63.4%)	260 (13.0%)	216 (10.8%)	51 (2.5%)	6 (0.3%)	7 (0.3%)	195 (9.7%)	73.9	44^th of 378 public high schools	88.4%		71.7	45^th of 352 public high schools	87.2%	1	36.9	50.1	67.8	72.6		50.4	$12,868	$693	$12,175
Northwest Reg. Youth Center	Public	6-12	4901 NE Barry Rd	Kansas City	64156	Clay County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(816) 734-2120	25	7	3.5	88.0%	11 (44.0%)	14 (56.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Oak Park High	Public	9-12	825 NE 79th Terr	Kansas City	64118	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5320	1,744	99	17.6	45.5%	917 (52.6%)	235 (13.5%)	299 (17.1%)	44 (2.5%)	7 (0.4%)	43 (2.5%)	199 (11.4%)	41	208^th of 378 public high schools	45.0%		35.2	221^st of 352 public high schools	37.2%	13	29.7	32.0	41.3	57.3		35.4	$12,822	$688	$12,134
S.T.A.R. Day Treatment Center	Public	6-12	731 NE 76th St	Gladstone	64118	Clay County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(816) 437-3607	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lead Innovation Studio	Public	9-12	7201 N. Line Creek Parkway	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4130	0	43	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Liberty North High School	Public	9-12	1000 N.E. 104th Street	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5500	2,330	129	18.1	17.9%	1,802 (77.3%)	148 (6.4%)	179 (7.7%)	61 (2.6%)	3 (0.1%)	8 (0.3%)	129 (5.5%)	63	85^th of 378 public high schools	77.5%		52.7	120^th of 352 public high schools	65.9%	35	29.2	39.5	63.8	57.5		44.7	$11,153	$382	$10,771
Juvenile Justice Center	Public	6-12	8 Victory Lane	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5300	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Liberty High	Public	9-12	200 Bluejay Dr	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5340	1,908	124	15.4	20.9%	1,431 (75.0%)	111 (5.8%)	176 (9.2%)	66 (3.5%)	3 (0.2%)	7 (0.4%)	114 (6.0%)	67.3	69^th of 378 public high schools	81.7%		74.9	33^rd of 352 public high schools	90.6%	36	27.3	48.8	60.4	52.6	10.7	53.8	$12,188	$377	$11,811
Smithville High	Public	9-12	645 S Commercial Ave	Smithville	64089	Clay County	Smithville R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 532-0405	884	54	16.2	11.4%	780 (88.2%)	11 (1.2%)	59 (6.7%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	25 (2.8%)	70.1	58^th of 378 public high schools	84.7%		72.9	43^rd of 352 public high schools	87.8%	15	38.1	50.4	60.9	90.6			$11,109	$198	$10,911
Liberty Academy	Public	9-12	1115 Blackberry Drive	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5470	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	4.7	371^st of 378 public high schools	1.9%		8.3	329^th of 352 public high schools	6.5%	42	2.0	2.8	4.5			8.9

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