Enrollment
1,719
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, MO
North Kansas City High
Federal NCES profile for North Kansas City 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 292280001284
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Kansas City High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #16 of 20
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Kansas City High has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Kansas City High ranks #16 of 20 high schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280001284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Kansas City High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Kansas City High
North Kansas City High is a large high school in Kansas City, Missouri, enrolling 1,719 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Missouri schools and 34% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,719 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kansas City's high schools, it stands alongside Ewing Marion Kauffman High (402 students): North Kansas City High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 11.8:1).
North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students) and Oak Park High (1,755 students) alongside North Kansas City 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 North Kansas City High compares
North Kansas City 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,719 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,719
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Missouri - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,738
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 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 32.2%
African American 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 32.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, North Kansas City High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kansas City 74, which includes North Kansas City High.
$13,738
Per student
+6%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 25.7%
Federal 11.6%
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 North Kansas City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staley High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnetonka High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Mark Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Antioch Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Kansas City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Kansas City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,719 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Kansas City High
How many students attend North Kansas City High?
North Kansas City High has 1,719 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Kansas City High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Kansas City High is 17.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Kansas City High?
45.3% of students at North Kansas City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Kansas City High?
The largest demographic group at North Kansas City High is White at 32.2% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Kansas City High?
North Kansas City High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 North Kansas City High rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, North Kansas City High ranks #16 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.
Is North Kansas City High a good school?
North Kansas City High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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 North Kansas City 74?
Besides North Kansas City High, North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students), Oak Park High (1,755 students), and Winnetonka High (1,238 students). See the North Kansas City 74 district page for the complete list.
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