- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, MO
Kipp Kc Legacy High School
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Kc Legacy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290003103395Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Kc Legacy High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools.
- #9 of 20
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Kc Legacy High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Kc Legacy High School ranks #9 of 20 high schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Kipp: Endeavor Academy · Missouri
NCES ID 290003103395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+89 students YoY
Kipp Kc Legacy High School grew from 197 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (+45.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+89 students YoY 290003103395 · Kansas City, MO High · SMALL · CHARTER
382 enr · 19.1:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Endeavor Academy (665 students)
Kipp Kc Legacy High School grew from 197 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (+45.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Kipp Kc Legacy High School compares
Kipp Kc Legacy High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 49% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 114% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 114% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,036
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 4.2%
White 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Kipp Kc Legacy High School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Kipp: Endeavor Academy reports $17,036 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kipp Kc Legacy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Endeavor Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Kc Legacy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Kansas City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Kc Legacy High School
How many students attend Kipp Kc Legacy High School?
Kipp Kc Legacy High School has 382 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), up 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Kc Legacy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Kc Legacy High School is 19.1:1, which is 49% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Kc Legacy High School?
98.5% of students at Kipp Kc Legacy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Kc Legacy High School?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Kc Legacy High School is African American at 73.8% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Kc Legacy High School?
Kipp Kc Legacy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Kipp Kc Legacy High School rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Kc Legacy High School ranks #9 of 20 high schools in Kansas City, MO. 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 Kipp: Endeavor Academy?
Besides Kipp Kc Legacy High School, Kipp: Endeavor Academy also operates Kipp Endeavor Academy (665 students). See the Kipp: Endeavor Academy district page for the complete list.