- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, MO
Park Hill High
Federal NCES profile for Park Hill 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 292355001371
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Hill High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Hill High has class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Hill High ranks #16 of 20 high schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
NCES ID 292355001371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Park Hill High held near 1,936 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+79 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 105.3 → 109.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+79 students YoY 292355001371 · Kansas City, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,947 enr · 18.5:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Hill South High (1,890 students)
Park Hill High held near 1,936 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+79 headcount). Teacher FTE added 105.3 → 109.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Park Hill High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Park Hill High
1,947 students
- Park Hill Sout
Park Hill South High
1,890 students
- Walden Middle 730
Walden Middle
730 students
- Plaza Middle 673
Plaza Middle
673 students
- Lakeview Middl 653
Lakeview Middle
653 students
- Union Chapel E 609
Union Chapel Elem.
609 students
What this shows Park Hill High reports 1,947 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Hill High compares
Park Hill 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 45% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 60% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,947 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,947
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 96% in Missouri - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$15,382
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
African American 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Park Hill High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Park Hill reports $15,382 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Hill High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill South High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walden Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plaza Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Chapel Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Hill High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,947 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Hill High
How many students attend Park Hill High?
Park Hill High has 1,947 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,857 (2022-23) → 1,936 (2023-24), nearly flat (+79).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Hill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Hill High is 18.5:1, which is 45% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Hill High?
18.4% of students at Park Hill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Hill High?
The largest demographic group at Park Hill High is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Hill High?
Park Hill 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 Park Hill High rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Hill 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 Park Hill?
Besides Park Hill High, Park Hill also operates Park Hill South High (1,890 students), Walden Middle (730 students), and Plaza Middle (673 students). See the Park Hill district page for the complete list.