Enrollment
1,238
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292280001293
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winnetonka High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winnetonka High
Winnetonka High is a large high school in Kansas City, Missouri, enrolling 1,238 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,238 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 318 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,238 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Kansas City's high schools, it stands alongside Ewing Marion Kauffman High (402 students): Winnetonka High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 11.8:1).
North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students) and Oak Park High (1,755 students) alongside Winnetonka 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 Winnetonka High compares
Winnetonka High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,738
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kansas City 74, which includes Winnetonka High.
$13,738
Per student
+6%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 25.7%
Federal 11.6%
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 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
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Winnetonka High a good school?
Winnetonka High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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 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.
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