William Chrisman High

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William Chrisman High ranks 167 th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public 9-12

1223 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050-1947

(816) 521-5355

District: Independence 30

SchoolDigger Rank:
167^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,722

Feeder schools for William Chrisman High:

Elementary:	Bryant Elementary
	Mill Creek Elementary
	Ott Elementary
	Procter Elementary
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	Randall Elementary
	Spring Branch Elementary
	Thomas Hart Benton Elementary
Middle:	Bingham Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 1,406

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.0%

Hispanic:

18.1%

African American:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details William Chrisman High ranks better than 52.6% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.94. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56%), Hispanic (18.1%), African American (11.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William Chrisman High is 16.7, which is the 2^nd best among 3 high schools in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)

Compare William Chrisman High employs 83.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at William Chrisman High is $11,722, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Independence 30 School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

William Chrisman High:

SchoolDigger ranks William Chrisman High 167^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See William Chrisman High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Independence 30:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence 30 235^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for William Chrisman High

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Rank History for all students at William Chrisman High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	44.80	338^th	534	36.7%
2007	39.92	374^th	538	30.5%
2008	60.62	192^nd	539	64.4%
2009	51.45	224^th	507	55.8%
2010	44.09	309^th	516	40.1%
2011	42.87	327^th	528	38.1%
2012	36.41	384^th	522	26.4%
2013	46.65	285^th	523	45.5%
2014	33.41	394^th	521	24.4%
2015	52.12	228^th	504	54.8%
2016	43.32	239^th	401	40.4%
2017	69.04	103^rd	404	74.5%
2018	53.05	173^rd	468	63.0%
2019	40.09	272^nd	460	40.9%
2021	39.84	208^th	358	41.9%
2022	41.47	190^th	361	47.4%
2023	44.94	167^th	352	52.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at William Chrisman High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	31.72	40^th	52	23.1%
2021	31.11	15^th	23	34.8%
2022	41.49	15^th	28	46.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at William Chrisman High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	66.93	5^th	33	84.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at William Chrisman High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.56	65^th	127	48.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William Chrisman High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	65.55	65^th	382	83.0%
2019	47.63	175^th	368	52.4%
2021	60.47	78^th	255	69.4%
2022	65.58	58^th	250	76.8%
2023	62.30	68^th	268	74.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at William Chrisman High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	76.90	25^th	95	73.7%
2021	36.74	85^th	129	34.1%
2022	30.72	85^th	111	23.4%

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Rank History for African American students at William Chrisman High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	36.82	71^st	111	36.0%
2019	36.06	70^th	106	34.0%
2021	44.35	44^th	96	54.2%
2022	37.82	71^st	105	32.4%
2023	45.30	43^rd	99	56.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at William Chrisman High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	60.19	30^th	84	64.3%
2019	36.14	60^th	91	34.1%
2021	49.52	14^th	40	65.0%

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Rank History for White students at William Chrisman High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	61.97	110^th	440	75.0%
2019	41.19	241^st	430	44.0%
2021	38.22	173^rd	309	44.0%
2022	51.48	104^th	310	66.5%
2023	40.77	142^nd	302	53.0%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for William Chrisman High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1522	1522
1992	1404	51	32	47	18	n/a	n/a	0	1552
1993	1384	56	49	50	13	n/a	n/a	0	1552
1994	1411	63	56	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	1571
1995	1433	66	56	49	3	n/a	n/a	0	1607
1996	1433	66	56	49	3	n/a	n/a	0	1607
1997	1430	64	57	63	7	n/a	n/a	0	1621
1998	1416	66	54	66	14	n/a	n/a	0	1616
1999	1369	62	55	74	10	n/a	n/a	0	1570
2000	1347	68	57	63	8	n/a	n/a	0	1543
2001	1330	80	56	77	16	n/a	n/a	0	1559
2002	1394	109	43	89	17	n/a	n/a	0	1652
2003	1394	109	43	89	17	n/a	n/a	0	1652
2004	1437	124	45	94	21	n/a	n/a	0	1721
2005	1418	126	50	114	18	n/a	n/a	0	1726
2006	1434	145	69	106	12	n/a	n/a	0	1766
2007	1372	164	69	117	11	n/a	n/a	0	1733
2008	1263	147	58	106	7	n/a	n/a	0	1581
2009	1245	162	58	116	14	n/a	n/a	0	1595
2010	1186	161	43	107	12	n/a	n/a	0	1509
2011	1187	170	32	110	9	9	10	0	1527
2012	1099	185	16	122	9	20	32	0	1483
2013	1081	188	11	136	5	17	53	0	1491
2014	1018	192	14	149	6	10	72	0	1461
2015	1003	203	12	131	9	10	94	0	1462
2016	939	188	9	157	11	11	110	0	1425
2017	946	184	9	183	10	17	122	0	1471
2018	930	197	11	212	7	18	128	0	1503
2019	852	186	12	234	8	24	102	0	1418
2020	824	176	12	212	15	23	109	0	1371
2021	840	197	19	224	14	17	150	0	1461
2022	832	198	16	231	13	21	159	0	1470
2023	787	162	12	254	13	19	159	0	1406

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at William Chrisman High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1522	92.9	16.3	n/a
1992	1552	91.5	16.9	10.6
1993	1552	86.2	18.0	15.5
1994	1571	91.8	17.1	16
1995	1607	97.0	16.6	19.7
1996	1607	97.0	16.6	19.7
1997	1621	102.3	15.8	18
1998	1616	102.8	15.7	16.8
1999	1570	99.2	15.8	0
2000	1543	100.3	15.4	25
2001	1559	102.3	15.2	28.2
2002	1652	106.9	15.5	34.9
2003	1652	106.9	15.5	34.9
2004	1721	93.5	18.4	36.1
2005	1726	100.4	17.2	35.2
2006	1766	103.0	17.1	46.8
2007	1733	103.1	16.8	44.9
2008	1581	116.9	13.5	43.8
2009	1595	118.3	13.5	48.3
2010	1509	110.0	13.7	53.8
2011	1527	97.8	15.6	54.2
2012	1483	92.9	15.9	58.5
2013	1491	92.9	16.0	59
2014	1461	88.7	16.4	64.5
2015	1462	83.0	17.6	60.8
2016	1425	82.0	17.3	63
2017	1471	80.5	18.2	63.2
2018	1503	78.6	19.1	71.7
2019	1418	77.1	18.3	64.2
2020	1371	78.5	17.4	70.9
2021	1461	75.8	19.2	71.1
2022	1470	82.8	17.7	66.3
2023	1406	83.8	16.7	65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio William Chrisman High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1522	92.9	16.3	n/a
1992	1552	91.5	16.9	10.6
1993	1552	86.2	18.0	15.5
1994	1571	91.8	17.1	16
1995	1607	97.0	16.6	19.7
1996	1607	97.0	16.6	19.7
1997	1621	102.3	15.8	18
1998	1616	102.8	15.7	16.8
1999	1570	99.2	15.8	0
2000	1543	100.3	15.4	25
2001	1559	102.3	15.2	28.2
2002	1652	106.9	15.5	34.9
2003	1652	106.9	15.5	34.9
2004	1721	93.5	18.4	36.1
2005	1726	100.4	17.2	35.2
2006	1766	103.0	17.1	46.8
2007	1733	103.1	16.8	44.9
2008	1581	116.9	13.5	43.8
2009	1595	118.3	13.5	48.3
2010	1509	110.0	13.7	53.8
2011	1527	97.8	15.6	54.2
2012	1483	92.9	15.9	58.5
2013	1491	92.9	16.0	59
2014	1461	88.7	16.4	64.5
2015	1462	83.0	17.6	60.8
2016	1425	82.0	17.3	63
2017	1471	80.5	18.2	63.2
2018	1503	78.6	19.1	71.7
2019	1418	77.1	18.3	64.2
2020	1371	78.5	17.4	70.9
2021	1461	75.8	19.2	71.1
2022	1470	82.8	17.7	66.3
2023	1406	83.8	16.7	65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for William Chrisman High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$895 (14.9%)	$5,108 (85.1%)	$6,003
2020	$966 (8.7%)	$10,191 (91.3%)	$11,158
2021	$1,611 (15.5%)	$8,792 (84.5%)	$10,403
2022	$2,305 (19.7%)	$9,417 (80.3%)	$11,722

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William Chrisman High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 272^nd of 460 High schools	Ranks 167^th of 352 High schools	11.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (William Chrisman High)	40.3	20.4	19.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Independence 30)	42	30.8	11.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (William Chrisman High)	30.8	35.4	4.6%
End of Course Biology I (Independence 30)	29.9	32.5	2.6%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (William Chrisman High)	53.4	49.9	3.5%
End of Course English II (Independence 30)	55.1	47.3	7.8%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1418	1406	0.8%
African American	186	162	12.9%
American Indian	8	13	62.5%
Asian	12	12
Hispanic	234	254	8.5%
Pacific Islander	24	19	20.8%
White	852	787	7.6%
Two or More Races	102	159	55.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.2%	65.7%	1.5%

Schools Near William Chrisman High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP English I (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
William Chrisman High	Public	9-12	1223 N Noland Rd	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 521-5355	1,406	84	16.7	65.7%	787 (56.0%)	162 (11.5%)	254 (18.1%)	12 (0.9%)	13 (0.9%)	19 (1.4%)	159 (11.3%)	44.9	167^th of 352 public high schools	52.6%		41.5	190^th of 361 public high schools	47.4%	23	20.4	35.4	49.9			43.5	$11,722	$2,305	$9,417
Independence Academy	Public	9-12	600 W Mechanic Ave	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 521-5505	0	41	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Van Horn High	Public	9-12	1109 S Arlington Ave	Independence	64053	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 521-5360	1,047	61	17.3	72.0%	384 (36.7%)	156 (14.9%)	400 (38.2%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	98 (9.4%)	13.3	313^th of 352 public high schools	11.1%		23.2	281^st of 361 public high schools	22.2%	32	12.2	15.6	33.4				$11,960	$2,404	$9,556
Truman High	Public	9-12	3301 S Noland Rd	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 521-5350	1,662	91	18.3	51.8%	843 (50.7%)	257 (15.5%)	348 (20.9%)	21 (1.3%)	4 (0.2%)	11 (0.7%)	178 (10.7%)	51.8	124^th of 352 public high schools	64.8%		50.7	146^th of 361 public high schools	59.6%	22	24.5	42.9	55.4	49.2		35.7	$11,558	$2,148	$9,411
Frontier Stem High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6455 E Commerce Ave.	Kansas City	64120	Jackson County	Frontier Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 241-6202	362	34	10.6	72.9%	20 (5.5%)	73 (20.2%)	264 (72.9%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	41.5	181^st of 352 public high schools	48.6%		25.1	267^th of 361 public high schools	26.0%	86	61.3	20.5					$13,591	$2,186	$11,406
East High School	Public	9-12	1924 Van Brunt Blvd	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 418-3125	1,112	78	14.2	99.7%	48 (4.3%)	462 (41.5%)	518 (46.6%)	66 (5.9%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.6%)	9 (0.8%)	3.5	343^rd of 352 public high schools	2.6%		6.3	341^st of 361 public high schools	5.5%	2	2.6	5.1	9.6				$18,091	$3,702	$14,389
Northeast High	Public	9-12	415 S Van Brunt	Kansas City	64124	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 418-3300	657	38	17.3	99.5%	53 (8.1%)	268 (40.8%)	225 (34.2%)	99 (15.1%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	5 (0.8%)	3.8	341^st of 352 public high schools	3.1%		6.3	342^nd of 361 public high schools	5.3%	1	8.2	5.8	14.7		17.7	9.0	$17,821	$3,606	$14,215
Raytown Senior High	Public	9-12	6019 Blue Ridge Blvd	Raytown	64133	Jackson County	Raytown C-2	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 268-7300	1,365	86	15.9	65.3%	282 (20.7%)	719 (52.7%)	218 (16.0%)	12 (0.9%)	7 (0.5%)	9 (0.7%)	118 (8.6%)	15.6	302^nd of 352 public high schools	14.2%		32.9	230^th of 361 public high schools	36.3%	72	12.0	17.9	31.4	14.5		25.4	$13,734	$2,749	$10,985
Fort Osage High	Public	9-12	2101 N Twyman Rd	Independence	64058	Jackson County	Fort Osage R-I	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 650-7030	1,557	85	18.3	39.2%	1,120 (71.9%)	142 (9.1%)	182 (11.7%)	12 (0.8%)	8 (0.5%)	43 (2.8%)	50 (3.2%)	39.5	200^th of 352 public high schools	43.2%		36.1	216^th of 361 public high schools	40.2%	16	22.0	38.3	52.8	51.3		26.3	$11,928	$3,456	$8,473
Car. Technical Center At Ft. Osage	Public	11-12	2101 N Twyman Rd	Independence	64058	Jackson County	Fort Osage R-I	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 650-7180	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about William Chrisman High

How many students attend William Chrisman High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,406 students attended William Chrisman High.

Is William Chrisman High a good school?

William Chrisman High ranks 167^th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of William Chrisman High?

Students at William Chrisman High are 56% White, 18% Hispanic, 12% African American, 11% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools feed into William Chrisman High?

William Chrisman High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bryant Elementary
Elementary : Mill Creek Elementary
Elementary : Ott Elementary
Elementary : Procter Elementary
Elementary : Randall Elementary
Elementary : Spring Branch Elementary
Elementary : Thomas Hart Benton Elementary
Middle : Bingham Middle

What district is William Chrisman High in?

Independence 30

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