- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201236000024
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Turner High held near 1,134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 74.2 → 74.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 201236000024 · Kansas City, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,147 enr · 15.5:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner Middle School (585 students)
Turner High held near 1,134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE held 74.2 → 74.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Turner High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Turner High
1,147 students
- Turner Middle
Turner Middle School
585 students
- Turner Elem
Turner Elem
560 students
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elem
532 students
- Midland Trail
Midland Trail
495 students
- Turner Sixth G 299
Turner Sixth Grade Academy
299 students
What this shows Turner High reports 1,147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turner High compares
Turner 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,315
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 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.
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
District finance for Turner-Kansas City reports $13,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,147 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,171 (2022-23) → 1,134 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
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 33/100 (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 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.
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.