- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292280001284
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
North Kansas City High held near 1,690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.5 → 103.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+50 students YoY 292280001284 · Kansas City, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,719 enr · 17.2:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Staley High (2,091 students)
North Kansas City High held near 1,690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.5 → 103.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
North Kansas City High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staley High
Staley High
2,091 students
- Oak Park High
Oak Park High
1,755 students
- This school
North Kansas City High
1,719 students
- Winnetonka Hig
Winnetonka High
1,238 students
- New Mark Middl
New Mark Middle
965 students
- Antioch Middle
Antioch Middle
886 students
What this shows North Kansas City High reports 1,719 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Kansas City High compares
North Kansas City 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,136
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for North Kansas City 74 reports $14,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,719 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,640 (2022-23) → 1,690 (2023-24), nearly flat (+50).
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 31/100 (lower 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 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.
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.