How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Van Horn High | William Chrisman High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Independnce, MO | Independence, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,417 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 17:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.3% | 57.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Van Horn High | William Chrisman High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,302 | $12,302 |
| District | Independence School District 30 | Independence School District 30 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Van Horn High | William Chrisman High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.1% | 53.1% |
| African American | 14.6% | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.9% | 18.1% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Multiracial | 10.6% | 11.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Van Horn High | William Chrisman High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 3 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 319:1 | 318:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.7% | 33.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 198 | 302 |
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.