- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, MO
Center Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Center Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290825000225
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Sr. High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 20
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Sr. High has class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Sr. High ranks #3 of 20 high schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
NCES ID 290825000225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Center Sr. High shrank from 742 students in 2022-23 to 695 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 57.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 290825000225 · Kansas City, MO High · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 11.1:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Center Middle (493 students)
Center Sr. High shrank from 742 students in 2022-23 to 695 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 57.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Center Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Center Sr. High
679 students
- Center Middle
Center Middle
493 students
- Center Elem.
Center Elem.
314 students
- Indian Creek E
Indian Creek Elem.
285 students
- Boone Elem. 247
Boone Elem.
247 students
- Red Bridge Ele 201
Red Bridge Elem.
201 students
What this shows Center Sr. High reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Sr. High compares
Center Sr. High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 25% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 29% in Missouri - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,423
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
205
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 61.6%
White 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Center Sr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Center 58 reports $16,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Bridge Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar high schools in Kansas City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Sr. High
How many students attend Center Sr. High?
Center Sr. High has 679 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Sr. High is 11.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Sr. High?
57.8% of students at Center Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Center Sr. High is African American at 61.6% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Sr. High?
Center Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Center Sr. High rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Sr. High ranks #3 of 20 high schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Center 58?
Besides Center Sr. High, Center 58 also operates Center Middle (493 students), Center Elem. (314 students), and Indian Creek Elem. (285 students). See the Center 58 district page for the complete list.