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Ruskin High School

7000 E 111th St
Kansas City, MO 64134
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,273 students in grades 9-12, Ruskin 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 13% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ruskin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ruskin High School's student population of 1,273 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,273 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ruskin 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 Ruskin High School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1656 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ruskin High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ruskin High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ruskin High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ruskin High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ruskin High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ruskin High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ruskin High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
66%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ruskin High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ruskin High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ruskin High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ruskin High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Ruskin High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
88%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Ruskin High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ruskin High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ruskin High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruskin High School's ranking?
Ruskin High School is ranked #1656 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ruskin High School often compared to?
Ruskin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grandview Sr. High School, Raytown South Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ruskin High School?
The graduation rate of Ruskin High School is 88%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ruskin High School?
1,273 students attend Ruskin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ruskin High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruskin High School?
Ruskin High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ruskin High School offer ?
Ruskin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ruskin High School part of?
Ruskin High School is part of Hickman Mills C-1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ruskin High School located?
Ruskin High School is located in the South Kansas City neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 12 other public schools located in South Kansas City.

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4   3/22/2022
good school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Devorjaye housley

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 88% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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