- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, KS
Piper High
Federal NCES profile for Piper High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201068000026
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piper High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #2 of 9
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Piper High has class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piper High ranks #2 of 9 high schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Piper-Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 201068000026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Piper High held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 54.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 201068000026 · Kansas City, KS High · MID · TRAD
913 enr · 18.3:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Piper Middle (680 students)
Piper High held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 54.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Piper High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Piper High
913 students
- Piper Middle
Piper Middle
680 students
- Piper Prairie
Piper Prairie Elementary
644 students
- Piper Creek El
Piper Creek Elementary
598 students
What this shows Piper High reports 913 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piper High compares
Piper High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 59% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 913 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
913
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in Kansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$12,062
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
African American 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Piper High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Piper-Kansas City reports $12,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Piper High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Piper Prairie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Piper Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piper High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Kansas City
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Wyandotte High
Standard public school
1,903 students 18:1 students per teacher
J C Harmon High
Standard public school
1,285 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Washington High
Standard public school
1,180 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Turner High
Standard public school
1,147 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
F L Schlagle High
Standard public school
841 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
500 Reach
Standard public school
76 students
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 (~913 students)
Frequently asked questions about Piper High
How many students attend Piper High?
Piper High has 913 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 817 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piper High?
The student-teacher ratio at Piper High is 18.3:1, which is 33% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Piper High?
17.7% of students at Piper High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piper High?
The largest demographic group at Piper High is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piper High?
Piper High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Piper High rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Piper High ranks #2 of 9 high schools in Kansas City, KS. 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 Piper-Kansas City?
Besides Piper High, Piper-Kansas City also operates Piper Middle (680 students), Piper Prairie Elementary (644 students), and Piper Creek Elementary (598 students). See the Piper-Kansas City district page for the complete list.