- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Independnce, MO
Van Horn High
Federal NCES profile for Van Horn High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291548003096
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Horn High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,067
- students enrolled
Van Horn High has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Independence 30 · Missouri
NCES ID 291548003096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Van Horn High grew from 1,047 students in 2022-23 to 1,113 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 61.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 291548003096 · Independnce, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,067 enr · 17.8:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Truman High (1,720 students)
Van Horn High grew from 1,047 students in 2022-23 to 1,113 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 61.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Van Horn High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Truman High
Truman High
1,720 students
- William Chrism
William Chrisman High
1,417 students
- This school
Van Horn High
1,067 students
- Clifford H. No
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
902 students
- Bridger Middle
Bridger Middle
744 students
- Pioneer Ridge
Pioneer Ridge Middle
731 students
What this shows Van Horn High reports 1,067 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Horn High compares
Van Horn 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 39% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 27% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,067
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 94% in Missouri - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$12,302
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
198
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
White 35.1%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Van Horn High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Independence 30 reports $12,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Horn High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Chrisman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifford H. Nowlin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridger Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Ridge Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Horn High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,067 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Horn High
How many students attend Van Horn High?
Van Horn High has 1,067 students enrolled. It is a high school in Independnce, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,047 (2022-23) → 1,113 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Horn High?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Horn High is 17.8:1, which is 39% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Horn High?
58.7% of students at Van Horn High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Horn High?
The largest demographic group at Van Horn High is Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment, in Independnce, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Horn High?
Van Horn High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Independence 30?
Besides Van Horn High, Independence 30 also operates Truman High (1,720 students), William Chrisman High (1,417 students), and Clifford H. Nowlin Middle (902 students). See the Independence 30 district page for the complete list.