How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central High School | KIPP Kc Legacy High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Kansas City, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 519 | 382 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Central High School | KIPP Kc Legacy High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,743 | $17,036 |
| District | Kansas City Public Schools | Kansas City Public Charter Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central High School | KIPP Kc Legacy High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| African American | 78.6% | 73.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% | 19.9% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 4.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central High School | KIPP Kc Legacy High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 177:1 | 105:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 75.1% | 55.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 22 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.