High Schools in Kansas City

Summary:

The Kansas City school district in Kansas contains 7 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. These schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with Sumner Academy of Arts & Science standing out as an exceptional high-performing magnet school, while other schools like Alfred Fairfax Academy and F.L. Schlagle High struggle to meet state standards.

Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is a public magnet high school that consistently ranks among the top schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with 68.11% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 48.41% proficient or better in Mathematics, far exceeding the Kansas City and statewide averages. In contrast, Alfred Fairfax Academy and F.L. Schlagle High have very low proficiency rates compared to the other schools and the district/state.

The data also reveals significant disparities in school funding and student demographics across the district. Spending per student ranges from $2,535 at 500 Reach to $13,728 at Alfred Fairfax Academy, and free/reduced lunch rates vary from 1.6% at 500 Reach to 79.52% at Wyandotte High. Addressing these systemic challenges will be crucial for improving educational equity and opportunities for all students in the Kansas City school district.

District Detail

2010 N. 59th Street
Kansas City, KS 66104

(913) 551-3200

SchoolDigger Rank:
257^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 21,538

Primary Schools: 28
Middle Schools: 7
High Schools: 7
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)			KAP Mathematics (2025)			KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science	Public, Magnet	8-12	1610 N 8th Street	Kansas City	66101	Wyandotte County	Kansas City	No	Yes	No	No	(913) 627-7200	1,045	61	17.0	62.8%	133 (12.7%)	159 (15.2%)	581 (55.6%)	124 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.5%)	91.3	24^th of 332 public high schools	92.8%		96.2	4^th of 318 public high schools	98.7%	20	62.6	72.1	68.1	44.4	51.2	48.4	40.9	40.9	$18,498	$4,915	$13,583
Wyandotte High	Public	9-12	2501 Minneosta Avenue	Kansas City	66102	Wyandotte County	Kansas City	No	No	No	No	(913) 627-7650	1,903	100	19.1	85.2%	53 (2.8%)	357 (18.8%)	1,413 (74.3%)	50 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	27 (1.4%)	3.1	327^th of 332 public high schools	1.5%		3.8	310^th of 318 public high schools	2.5%	17		8.8	8.8		5.3	5.3			$16,494	$4,997	$11,497
J C Harmon High	Public	9-12	2400 Steele Rd	Kansas City	66106	Wyandotte County	Kansas City	No	No	No	No	(913) 627-7050	1,285	71	17.9	75.7%	110 (8.6%)	213 (16.6%)	891 (69.3%)	22 (1.7%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	40 (3.1%)	2.7	329^th of 332 public high schools	0.9%		3.1	314^th of 318 public high schools	1.3%	15		10.4	10.4		2.3	2.3			$18,184	$5,436	$12,748
F L Schlagle High	Public	9-12	2214 N 59th St	Kansas City	66104	Wyandotte County	Kansas City	No	No	No	No	(913) 627-7500	841	53	16.0	74.4%	46 (5.5%)	230 (27.3%)	481 (57.2%)	54 (6.4%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	24 (2.9%)	4.4	324^th of 332 public high schools	2.4%		3.7	311^th of 318 public high schools	2.2%	13		14.3	14.3		5.3	5.3			$20,023	$5,952	$14,071
Washington High	Public	9-12	7340 Leavenworth Road	Kansas City	66109	Wyandotte County	Kansas City	No	No	No	No	(913) 627-7800	1,180	65	18.0	67.0%	158 (13.4%)	391 (33.1%)	417 (35.3%)	144 (12.2%)	2 (0.2%)	11 (0.9%)	57 (4.8%)	5.6	319^th of 332 public high schools	3.9%		3.6	312^th of 318 public high schools	1.9%	7		8.2	8.2		12.4	12.4			$17,809	$5,622	$12,188
Alfred Fairfax Academy	Public	9-12	2226 N 85th st	Kansas City	66109	Wyandotte County	Kansas City	No	No	No	No	(913) 627-6700	52	7	7.4	82.7%	4 (7.7%)	19 (36.5%)	27 (51.9%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	1.9	332^nd of 332 public high schools	0.0%		2.1	318^th of 318 public high schools	0.0%	14		8.3	8.3		0.0	0.0			$28,357	$5,051	$23,306
500 Reach	Public	12	7704 Parallel Parkway	Kansas City	66612	Wyandotte County	Kansas City	No	No	No	No	(913) 287-1718	76			3.9%	11 (14.5%)	27 (35.5%)	34 (44.7%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)								(n/a)									$7,408	$3,992	$3,416

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
School for Blind	1.35 mi	2
Turner-Kansas City	5.68 mi	8	217^th
Shawnee Mission Pub School	6.19 mi	45	45^th
Piper-Kansas City	11.47 mi	4	95^th
Bonner Springs	11.59 mi	5	200^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

High Schools in Kansas City

District Detail

Sumner Academy of Arts & Science

Washington High

F L Schlagle High

Wyandotte High

J C Harmon High

Alfred Fairfax Academy

500 Reach

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