Enrollment
493
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kennett, MO
Kennett High
Federal NCES profile for Kennett High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291650000897
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennett High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Kennett · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennett High has class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennett High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Kennett, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+116% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kennett High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kennett High
Kennett High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Kennett, Missouri, enrolling 493 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.4% of students qualify for free meals, 116% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 493 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 175 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 41.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 205 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 493 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Kennett 39 also operates South Elem. (420 students) and H. Byron Masterson Elem. (417 students) alongside Kennett High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kennett High compares
Kennett High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Missouri - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,475
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
African American 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Kennett High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kennett 39, which includes Kennett High.
$10,475
Per student
-19%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 31.6%
Federal 41.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kennett High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H. Byron Masterson Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennett Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Ctr. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennett High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kennett High
How many students attend Kennett High?
Kennett High has 493 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kennett, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennett High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennett High is 15.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennett High?
99.4% of students at Kennett High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennett High?
The largest demographic group at Kennett High is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Kennett, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennett High?
Kennett High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kennett High rank among public schools in Kennett?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennett High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Kennett, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kennett on the city page.
Is Kennett High a good school?
Kennett High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kennett 39?
Besides Kennett High, Kennett 39 also operates South Elem. (420 students), H. Byron Masterson Elem. (417 students), and Kennett Middle (392 students). See the Kennett 39 district page for the complete list.
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