- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292280003083
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+109 students YoY
Staley High grew from 1,897 students in 2022-23 to 2,006 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 95.1 → 99.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+109 students YoY 292280003083 · Kansas City, MO High · LARGE · TRAD
2,091 enr · 22:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Park High (1,755 students)
Staley High grew from 1,897 students in 2022-23 to 2,006 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 95.1 → 99.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Staley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Staley High
2,091 students
- Oak Park High
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 Staley High reports 2,091 students on the CCD universe file.
How Staley High compares
Staley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,719
- 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 (~2,091 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,897 (2022-23) → 2,006 (2023-24), up 109.
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 34/100 (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 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.
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.