Kansas City 33

The Kansas City 33 school district encompasses 31 schools, including 21 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this district vary significantly in size, performance, and student demographics, providing a diverse educational landscape.

A few schools stand out in the district, such as Lincoln College Prep, a public magnet high school that consistently ranks among the top schools in the state, and Foreign Language Academy, a public magnet elementary/middle school that also performs well above the district and state averages. Other high-performing schools include John T. Hartman Elementary and Border Star Montessori.

However, the district as a whole faces several challenges, including a 4-year graduation rate of 86.5%, which is lower than the state average, and a chronic absenteeism rate of 55.0%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the district's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, with some exceptions like the high-performing magnet schools. The district's higher-than-average spending per student suggests that funding and resources may not be the primary drivers of the academic performance issues, and other factors, such as instructional quality, school leadership, and student support services, may play a more significant role.