For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 8,220 students in Kansas City, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Kansas City, KS are Bridges/wyandot Academy, Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science and Piper High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas City, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Kansas City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Kansas City, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kansas City, KS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridges/wyandot Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3101 N. 10th Street
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-6702
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-6702
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1610 N 8th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 1,102 students
Rank: #33.
Piper High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 North 107 Street
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-2100
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: #44.
Alfred Fairfax Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2226 N 85th St
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-6700
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #55.
Turner High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2211 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3300
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #66.
Wyandotte High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Minneosta Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7650
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,832 students
Rank: #77.
J C Harmon High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Steele Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-7050
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,330 students
Rank: #88.
F L Schlagle High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2214 N 59th St
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-7500
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 792 students
Rank: #99.
Washington High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7340 Leavenworth Road
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-7800
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,114 students
Rank: n/an/a
2540 Junction Rd.
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
School For Blind High School
Special Education School
1100 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 305-3000
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 305-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7850 Yecker
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-3000
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-3000
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
813 Barnett
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7300
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7300
Grades: K-5
| 169 students
1735 N 64th Terr
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-6300
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
2540 Junction Road
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
813 Barnett
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7160
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7160
Grades: 6-12
| 419 students
608 N. 18th Street
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 621-8715
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 621-8715
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
334 Haskell Ave
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-4200
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-4200
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
7120 Gibbs Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3700
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3700
Grades: 1-6
| 109 students
3334 Haskell
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-4200
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-4200
Grades: K-5
| 88 students
4410 North 107 Street
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-5000
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-5000
Grades: 3-5
| 346 students
3130 North 122 Street
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1243
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1243
Grades: PK-2
| 338 students
800 S. 55th St.
Kansas City, KS 66106
(785) 456-6278
Kansas City, KS 66106
(785) 456-6278
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
2600 N 44th Street
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-6000
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
2226 N 85th St
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-4250
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-4250
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2600 N 43rd Terrace
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-6250
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-6250
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kansas City, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Kansas City, KS include Bridges/wyandot Academy, Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science and Piper High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kansas City?
11 public high schools are located in Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas City?
Kansas City public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kansas City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kansas City include: Bridges/wyandot Academy vs. Alfred Fairfax Academy, Washington High School vs. Wyandotte High School, Alfred Fairfax Academy vs. Bridges/wyandot Academy
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