- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, MO
Oak Park High
Federal NCES profile for Oak Park High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292280001286
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Park High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #18 of 20
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Park High has class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park High ranks #18 of 20 high schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280001286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Oak Park High held near 1,744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 97.3 → 99.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 292280001286 · Kansas City, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,755 enr · 18.1:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Staley High (2,091 students)
Oak Park High held near 1,744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 97.3 → 99.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Oak Park High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staley High
Staley High
2,091 students
- This school
Oak Park High
1,755 students
- North Kansas C
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 Oak Park High reports 1,755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Park High compares
Oak Park 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 41% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 31% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,755 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,755
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Missouri - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.7%
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Oak Park High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Oak Park High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staley High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Kansas City High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnetonka High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Mark Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Antioch Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Park High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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 (~1,755 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Park High
How many students attend Oak Park High?
Oak Park High has 1,755 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,756 (2022-23) → 1,744 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park High is 18.1:1, which is 41% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Park High?
31.9% of students at Oak Park High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Park High?
The largest demographic group at Oak Park High is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Park High?
Oak Park High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Oak Park High rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park High ranks #18 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 Oak Park High, North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students), North Kansas City High (1,719 students), and Winnetonka High (1,238 students). See the North Kansas City 74 district page for the complete list.