- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, MO
Northeast High
Federal NCES profile for Northeast High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291640000860
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #19 of 20
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast High has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast High ranks #19 of 20 high schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Kansas City 33 · Missouri
NCES ID 291640000860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Northeast High grew from 657 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 291640000860 · Kansas City, MO High · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 19.8:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,155 students)
Northeast High grew from 657 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Northeast High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,155 students
- Lincoln Colleg
Lincoln College Prep.
997 students
- M. L. King El
M. L. King Elementary
768 students
- This school
Northeast High
732 students
- Paseo Acad. of
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
669 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
607 students
What this shows Northeast High reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast High compares
Northeast High 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 55% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 55% 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
63.8%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
195
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
Asian 11.7%
White 7.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Northeast High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City 33 reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northeast High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln College Prep. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| M. L. King Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~732 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast High
How many students attend Northeast High?
Northeast High has 732 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast High is 19.8:1, which is 55% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northeast High?
99.5% of students at Northeast High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast High?
The largest demographic group at Northeast High is African American at 44.7% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast High?
Northeast High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Northeast High rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast High ranks #19 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 Kansas City 33?
Besides Northeast High, Kansas City 33 also operates East High School (1,155 students), Lincoln College Prep. (997 students), and M. L. King Elementary (768 students). See the Kansas City 33 district page for the complete list.