Serving 1,690 students in grades 9-12, North Kansas City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,690 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
North Kansas City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Kansas City High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Kansas City High School?
The graduation rate of North Kansas City High School is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Kansas City High School?
1,690 students attend North Kansas City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of North Kansas City High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Kansas City High School?
North Kansas City High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Kansas City High School offer ?
North Kansas City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Kansas City High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,690 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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