Enrollment
1,147
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, KS
Turner High
Federal NCES profile for Turner High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201236000024
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #5 of 9
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Turner High has class sizes larger than 78% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner High ranks #5 of 9 high schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Turner-Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 201236000024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turner High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turner High
Turner High is a higher-need, large high school in Kansas City, Kansas, enrolling 1,147 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,147 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 605 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,147 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kansas City's high schools, it stands alongside Wyandotte High (1,903 students): Turner High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 18:1).
Turner-Kansas City also operates Turner Middle School (585 students) and Turner Elem (560 students) alongside Turner 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 Turner High compares
Turner High on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 47% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,147 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,147
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Kansas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.7%
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
$12,828
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
342
in-school suspensions + 263 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 54.8%
White 23.7%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Turner High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Turner-Kansas City, which includes Turner High.
$12,828
Per student
-17%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.1%
State 75.7%
Federal 11.2%
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 Turner High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midland Trail | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turner Sixth Grade Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turner High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
Piper High
Standard public school
913 students 18.3:1 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,147 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Turner High
How many students attend Turner High?
Turner High has 1,147 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner High?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner High is 15.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turner High?
62.9% of students at Turner High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner High?
The largest demographic group at Turner High is Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner High?
Turner High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Turner High rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner High ranks #5 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.
Is Turner High a good school?
Turner High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. 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 Turner-Kansas City?
Besides Turner High, Turner-Kansas City also operates Turner Middle School (585 students), Turner Elem (560 students), and Oak Grove Elem (532 students). See the Turner-Kansas City district page for the complete list.
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