Enrollment
2,091
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, MO
Staley High
Federal NCES profile for Staley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292280003083
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Staley High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #14 of 20
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Staley High has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Staley High ranks #14 of 20 high schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280003083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Staley High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Staley High
Staley High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Kansas City, Missouri, enrolling 2,091 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 99% of Missouri schools and 72% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.1% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,091 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 51 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 523 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Kansas City's high schools, it stands alongside Ewing Marion Kauffman High (402 students): Staley High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 11.8:1).
North Kansas City 74 also operates Oak Park High (1,755 students) and North Kansas City High (1,719 students) alongside Staley High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Staley High compares
Staley High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 72% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 65% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,091 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,091
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,738
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
African American 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Staley High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kansas City 74, which includes Staley High.
$13,738
Per student
+6%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 25.7%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Staley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Kansas City High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winnetonka High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Mark Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Antioch Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Staley 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
- 1,719
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,091 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Staley High
How many students attend Staley High?
Staley High has 2,091 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Staley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Staley High is 22:1, which is 72% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Staley High?
16.1% of students at Staley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Staley High?
The largest demographic group at Staley High is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Staley High?
Staley High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Staley High rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Staley High ranks #14 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.
Is Staley High a good school?
Staley High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Kansas City 74?
Besides Staley High, North Kansas City 74 also operates Oak Park High (1,755 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.
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