Serving 1,171 students in grades 9-12, Turner High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Turner High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Turner High School's student population of 1,171 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
Turner High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turner High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1235 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
51%
21%
Black
11%
7%
White
30%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Turner High School is ranked #1235 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Turner High School often compared to?
Turner High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piper High School, J C Harmon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Turner High School?
The graduation rate of Turner High School is 82%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Turner High School?
1,171 students attend Turner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Turner High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turner High School?
Turner High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Turner High School offer ?
Turner High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Turner High School part of?
Turner High School is part of Turner-Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Turner High School located?
Turner High School is located in the Turner neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 4 other public schools located in Turner.
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