- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, MO
Winnetonka High
Federal NCES profile for Winnetonka High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292280001293
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winnetonka High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #11 of 20
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Winnetonka High has class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winnetonka High ranks #11 of 20 high schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280001293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Winnetonka High held near 1,254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 88.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 292280001293 · Kansas City, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,238 enr · 14.1:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Staley High (2,091 students)
Winnetonka High held near 1,254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE held 88.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Winnetonka High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staley High
Staley High
2,091 students
- Oak Park High
Oak Park High
1,755 students
- North Kansas C
North Kansas City High
1,719 students
- This school
Winnetonka High
1,238 students
- New Mark Middl
New Mark Middle
965 students
- Antioch Middle
Antioch Middle
886 students
What this shows Winnetonka High reports 1,238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winnetonka High compares
Winnetonka High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▲ 3% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,238 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,238
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Missouri - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$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
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
African American 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Winnetonka High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 Winnetonka High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Kansas City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Mark Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Antioch Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winnetonka 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
- 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 (~1,238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winnetonka High
How many students attend Winnetonka High?
Winnetonka High has 1,238 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,284 (2022-23) → 1,254 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winnetonka High?
The student-teacher ratio at Winnetonka High is 14.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winnetonka High?
47.5% of students at Winnetonka High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winnetonka High?
The largest demographic group at Winnetonka High is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winnetonka High?
Winnetonka High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Winnetonka High rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Winnetonka High ranks #11 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 Winnetonka High, North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students), Oak Park High (1,755 students), and North Kansas City High (1,719 students). See the North Kansas City 74 district page for the complete list.