- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, KS
J C Harmon High
Federal NCES profile for J C Harmon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200795001423
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J C Harmon High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #4 of 9
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
J C Harmon High has class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J C Harmon High ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795001423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
J C Harmon High held near 1,282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.3 → 66.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 200795001423 · Kansas City, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,285 enr · 17.8:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandotte High (1,903 students)
J C Harmon High held near 1,282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.3 → 66.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
J C Harmon High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandotte High
Wyandotte High
1,903 students
- Silver City El
Silver City Elem
1,495 students
- This school
J C Harmon High
1,285 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,180 students
- Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- F L Schlagle H
F L Schlagle High
841 students
What this shows J C Harmon High reports 1,285 students on the CCD universe file.
How J C Harmon High compares
J C Harmon High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 63% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,285 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,285
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Kansas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 355 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.3%
African American 16.6%
White 8.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, J C Harmon High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J C Harmon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver City Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| F L Schlagle High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J C Harmon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 62.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Kansas City
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Wyandotte High
Standard public school
1,903 students 18:1 students per teacher
Washington High
Standard public school
1,180 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Turner High
Standard public school
1,147 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Piper High
Standard public school
913 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
F L Schlagle High
Standard public school
841 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
500 Reach
Standard public school
76 students
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 (~1,285 students)
Frequently asked questions about J C Harmon High
How many students attend J C Harmon High?
J C Harmon High has 1,285 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,330 (2022-23) → 1,282 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J C Harmon High?
The student-teacher ratio at J C Harmon High is 17.8:1, which is 29% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J C Harmon High?
69.5% of students at J C Harmon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J C Harmon High?
The largest demographic group at J C Harmon High is Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J C Harmon High?
J C Harmon High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J C Harmon High rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, J C Harmon High ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Kansas City, KS. 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 Kansas City?
Besides J C Harmon High, Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students), Silver City Elem (1,495 students), and Washington High (1,180 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.