Is Park Hill South High a good school?

Yes! Park Hill South High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 9 th of 352 Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Park Hill South High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,860 students attended Park Hill South High.

What is the racial makeup of Park Hill South High?

Students at Park Hill South High are 69% White, 12% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Park Hill South High?

Park Hill South High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : English Landing Elementary Elementary : Graden Elementary Elementary : Hawthorn Elementary Elementary : Line Creek Elementary Elementary : Southeast Elementary Elementary : Union Chapel Elementary Middle : Lakeview Middle Middle : Walden Middle

Park Hill South High

Summary:

Park Hill South High is a public high school serving 1,860 students in grades 9-12 in Riverside, Missouri, part of the highly-ranked Park Hill School District. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Missouri, delivering outstanding academic performance and supporting the achievement of diverse student groups.

Park Hill South High excels academically, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state averages across subjects like Algebra I, Biology I, English II, and Algebra II. The school ranks 9th out of 352 high schools in Missouri and performs exceptionally well with African American, Hispanic, and students with disabilities, ranking 3rd in the state for both Hispanic students and students with disabilities. This high-performing school spends $14,048 per student, well above the state average of $12,822 for the North Kansas City 74 district, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.4.

Compared to nearby schools like Lincoln College Prep, Winnetonka High, and Guadalupe Centers High School, Park Hill South High stands out as a consistently high-performing institution serving a diverse student population from a relatively more affluent community. This combination of academic excellence, equity, and resources makes Park Hill South High an exceptional choice for families in the Riverside area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4500 NW River Park Dr
Riverside, MO 64150-9648

(816) 359-4120

District: Park Hill

SchoolDigger Rank:
9^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,048

Feeder schools for Park Hill South High:

Elementary:	English Landing Elementary
	Graden Elementary
	Hawthorn Elementary
	Line Creek Elementary
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	Southeast Elementary
	Union Chapel Elementary
Middle:	Lakeview Middle
	Walden Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 1,860

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.1%

African American:

11.5%

Hispanic:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Park Hill South High ranks better than 97.4% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.78. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Park Hill South High 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 Park Hill South High has the largest high school student body size in the Park Hill School District. Racial makeup is: White (69.1%), African American (11.5%), Hispanic (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Hill South High is 17.4. 1 high schools in the Park Hill School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Park Hill South High employs 106.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Hill South High is $14,048. 1 high schools in the Park Hill School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Park Hill South High:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Hill South High 9^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Park Hill South High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Park Hill:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Hill 51^st of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Park Hill South High

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Rank History for all students at Park Hill South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	81.45	50^th	534	90.6%
2007	76.82	60^th	538	88.8%
2008	74.18	79^th	539	85.3%
2009	84.31	8^th	507	98.4%
2010	85.27	4^th	516	99.2%
2011	87.59	2^nd	528	99.6%
2012	88.48	4^th	522	99.2%
2013	84.20	10^th	523	98.1%
2014	85.66	7^th	521	98.7%
2015	80.25	28^th	504	94.4%
2016	83.52	15^th	401	96.3%
2017	81.99	44^th	404	89.1%
2018	86.31	12^th	468	97.4%
2019	86.27	16^th	460	96.5%
2021	90.10	9^th	358	97.5%
2022	88.95	9^th	361	97.5%
2023	88.78	9^th	352	97.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Park Hill South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	41.66	29^th	52	44.2%
2019	61.91	19^th	59	67.8%
2021	99.56	1^st	23	95.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Park Hill South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.77	16^th	42	61.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Park Hill South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.94	3^rd	127	97.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Hill South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	71.40	42^nd	382	89.0%
2019	60.33	88^th	368	76.1%
2021	94.39	4^th	255	98.4%
2022	73.87	36^th	250	85.6%
2023	86.87	13^th	268	95.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Park Hill South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	77.55	24^th	95	74.7%
2019	68.10	29^th	103	71.8%
2021	96.87	1^st	129	99.2%
2022	99.47	1^st	111	99.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Park Hill South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	76.16	4^th	100	96.0%
2019	75.31	6^th	96	93.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Park Hill South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	81.57	9^th	111	91.9%
2019	46.76	58^th	106	45.3%
2021	92.56	4^th	96	95.8%
2022	93.23	5^th	105	95.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Park Hill South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	56.97	33^rd	84	60.7%
2019	84.30	8^th	91	91.2%
2022	87.54	6^th	57	89.5%
2023	93.13	3^rd	64	95.3%

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Rank History for White students at Park Hill South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	89.31	9^th	440	98.0%
2019	89.49	10^th	430	97.7%
2021	91.54	8^th	309	97.4%
2022	90.95	6^th	310	98.1%
2023	92.72	5^th	302	98.3%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a student on FaceBook
Sunday, March 22, 2009

I went to school here when it opened until 2001, and loved it. I felt safe, and was in a structured learning environment. I cannot say the same for many of the other schools I attended in Missouri. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Park Hill South High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	941	50	20	25	2	n/a	n/a	1038
2000	1223	59	30	26	1	n/a	n/a	1339
2001	1258	61	29	25	1	n/a	n/a	1374
2002	1308	61	38	42	3	n/a	n/a	1452
2003	1308	61	38	42	3	n/a	n/a	1452
2004	1299	77	43	40	3	n/a	n/a	1462
2005	1296	101	40	47	3	n/a	n/a	1487
2006	1339	116	43	43	4	n/a	n/a	1545
2007	1299	131	39	52	6	n/a	n/a	1527
2008	1331	138	39	57	3	n/a	n/a	1568
2009	1309	122	46	71	9	n/a	n/a	1557
2010	1262	133	38	80	8	n/a	n/a	1521
2011	1219	111	37	135	9	6	39	1556
2012	1220	105	38	126	9	5	48	1551
2013	1221	108	42	118	8	8	47	1552
2014	1229	106	45	118	12	4	50	1564
2015	1207	112	45	112	8	10	52	1546
2016	1240	124	43	116	12	15	55	1605
2017	1247	158	46	112	10	11	55	1639
2018	1243	147	40	127	7	11	63	1638
2019	1216	157	33	156	11	11	67	1651
2020	1250	172	43	168	8	9	74	1724
2021	1265	182	51	193	12	9	91	1803
2022	1271	206	47	198	8	12	93	1835
2023	1286	214	47	192	10	11	100	1860

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 Park Hill South High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	1038	61.5	16.9	6
2000	1339	86.9	15.4	6.7
2001	1374	88.9	15.5	4.9
2002	1452	96.5	15.0	7.6
2003	1452	96.5	15.0	7.6
2004	1462	95.7	15.3	8.9
2005	1487	96.3	15.4	11.3
2006	1545	101.8	15.2	12.3
2007	1527	100.9	15.1	13
2008	1568	104.4	15.0	14.2
2009	1557	102.3	15.2	14.4
2010	1521	102.2	14.8	16.6
2011	1556	100.7	15.4	16.7
2012	1551	100.0	15.5	18.3
2013	1552	101.3	15.3	17.9
2014	1564	105.2	14.8	20.2
2015	1546	106.0	14.5	22.1
2016	1605	102.0	15.7	20.6
2017	1639	105.6	15.5	20.6
2018	1638	102.1	16.0	16.8
2019	1651	101.4	16.2	22.2
2020	1724	96.2	17.9	24.5
2021	1803	97.4	18.5	24.5
2022	1835	104.5	17.5	19.8
2023	1860	106.2	17.4	24.8

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 Park Hill South High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	1038	61.5	16.9	6
2000	1339	86.9	15.4	6.7
2001	1374	88.9	15.5	4.9
2002	1452	96.5	15.0	7.6
2003	1452	96.5	15.0	7.6
2004	1462	95.7	15.3	8.9
2005	1487	96.3	15.4	11.3
2006	1545	101.8	15.2	12.3
2007	1527	100.9	15.1	13
2008	1568	104.4	15.0	14.2
2009	1557	102.3	15.2	14.4
2010	1521	102.2	14.8	16.6
2011	1556	100.7	15.4	16.7
2012	1551	100.0	15.5	18.3
2013	1552	101.3	15.3	17.9
2014	1564	105.2	14.8	20.2
2015	1546	106.0	14.5	22.1
2016	1605	102.0	15.7	20.6
2017	1639	105.6	15.5	20.6
2018	1638	102.1	16.0	16.8
2019	1651	101.4	16.2	22.2
2020	1724	96.2	17.9	24.5
2021	1803	97.4	18.5	24.5
2022	1835	104.5	17.5	19.8
2023	1860	106.2	17.4	24.8

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 Park Hill South High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$133 (1.0%)	$13,110 (99.0%)	$13,243
2020	$151 (1.2%)	$12,858 (98.8%)	$13,010
2021	$344 (2.6%)	$13,002 (97.4%)	$13,346
2022	$469 (3.3%)	$13,578 (96.7%)	$14,048

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Hill South 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 16^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 9^th of 352 High schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Park Hill South High)	67.5	71.6	4.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Park Hill)	69.4	72.7	3.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Park Hill South High)	60.4	55.9	4.5%
End of Course Biology I (Park Hill)	54.6	55.9	1.3%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Park Hill South High)	74.5	72.3	2.2%
End of Course English II (Park Hill)	70.1	70.6	0.5%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Park Hill South High)	88.6	85	3.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Park Hill)	93	84.9	8.1%
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	1651	1860	12.7%
African American	157	214	36.3%
American Indian	11	10	9.1%
Asian	33	47	42.4%
Hispanic	156	192	23.1%
Pacific Islander	11	11
White	1216	1286	5.8%
Two or More Races	67	100	49.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.2%	24.8%	2.6%

Schools Near Park Hill South High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)		MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)		MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th 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 Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Park Hill South High	Public	9-12	4500 NW River Park Dr	Riverside	64150	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4120	1,860	106	17.4	24.8%	1,286 (69.1%)	214 (11.5%)	192 (10.3%)	47 (2.5%)	10 (0.5%)	11 (0.6%)	100 (5.4%)	88.8	9^th of 352 public high schools	97.4%		89	9^th of 361 public high schools	97.5%							71.6	55.9	72.3	85.0	64.9	$14,048	$469	$13,578
North Kansas City High	Public	9-12	620 E 23rd Ave	Kansas City	64116	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5310	1,640	101	16.3	55.2%	582 (35.5%)	366 (22.3%)	331 (20.2%)	128 (7.8%)	8 (0.5%)	31 (1.9%)	194 (11.8%)	32.8	231^st of 352 public high schools	34.4%		32.5	233^rd of 361 public high schools	35.5%	2						26.2	33.4	45.1	40.0	24.8	$13,525	$707	$12,818
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	45	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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 ()								(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	1,756	97	18.0	41.7%	990 (56.4%)	233 (13.3%)	264 (15.0%)	44 (2.5%)	5 (0.3%)	29 (1.7%)	191 (10.9%)	35.2	221^st of 352 public high schools	37.2%		30.9	241^st of 361 public high schools	33.2%	20						19.6	31.0	47.6	60.9	28.9	$12,822	$688	$12,134
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%)	10.8	326^th of 352 public high schools	7.4%		6.3	343^rd of 361 public high schools	5.0%	17	30.6	14.6	19.7	21.4	27.1	10.4	13.2	34.6	2.1		$17,130	$2,972	$14,159
Park Hill High	Public	9-12	7701 NW Barry Rd	Kansas City	64153	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4110	1,857	105	17.6	25.2%	1,130 (60.9%)	277 (14.9%)	220 (11.8%)	94 (5.1%)	11 (0.6%)	18 (1.0%)	107 (5.8%)	86	12^th of 352 public high schools	96.6%		87.5	14^th of 361 public high schools	96.1%	2						60.3	55.9	69.0	84.8	71.2	$14,727	$420	$14,307
Winnetonka High	Public	9-12	5815 NE 48th St	Kansas City	64119	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5340	1,284	88	14.5	59.6%	617 (48.1%)	237 (18.5%)	247 (19.2%)	24 (1.9%)	4 (0.3%)	13 (1.0%)	142 (11.1%)	34	224^th of 352 public high schools	36.4%		33.1	229^th of 361 public high schools	36.6%	5						27.6	29.6	45.6			$14,862	$718	$14,145
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)
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%)	17.9	287^th of 352 public high schools	18.5%		11.1	325^th of 361 public high schools	10.0%	38						24.8	14.4				$17,169	$1,929	$15,240

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