- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291650000897
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Kennett High held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 291650000897 · Kennett, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 15.4:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elem. (420 students)
Kennett High held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kennett High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kennett High
493 students
- South Elem.
South Elem.
420 students
- H. Byron Maste
H. Byron Masterson Elem.
417 students
- Kennett Middle
Kennett Middle
392 students
- Early Childhoo 85
Early Childhood Ctr.
85 students
What this shows Kennett High reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennett High compares
Kennett High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,781
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Kennett 39 reports $10,781 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~493 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.