Kearney High

Summary:

Kearney High is a public high school in Kearney, Missouri, serving 824 students in grades 10-12. The school is part of the Kearney R-I School District, which is ranked 27th out of 376 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kearney High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Missouri, with rankings ranging from 1st to 18th out of over 350 schools in recent years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on state assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state averages across various subjects. Kearney High's white students and low socioeconomic status students also perform at very high levels, ranking among the top schools in the state for these subgroups. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white, and a relatively low percentage of minority students.

Kearney High spends a significant amount per student, ranging from $9,641 to $11,500 per student in recent years, and maintains a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.5 to 16.1. This level of resource allocation may contribute to the school's academic success, but it also raises questions about the sustainability and equitable distribution of these resources across the district and region. Nearby schools like Staley High, Lawson High, and Liberty High may offer different educational experiences and resource allocations for families in the area.


Detail:

Public 10-12

 715 E 19th St
       Kearney, MO  64060-8453


(816) 628-4585

District: Kearney R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,500 Help


Feeder schools for Kearney High:

Elementary:    Dogwood Elementary
    Hawthorne Elementary
    Kearney Elementary
    Southview Elementary
Middle:    Kearney Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  824

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.7%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.1% Help


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Compare Details Kearney High ranks better than 99.1% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.3. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Kearney High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.7%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kearney High is 14.5. (See more...)
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Compare Kearney High employs 56.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kearney High is $11,500.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kearney High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kearney High 3rd of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Kearney High in the ranking list.)

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Kearney R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Kearney R-I 27th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kearney High

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Rank History for all students at Kearney High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.02 83rd 534 84.5%
2007 89.24 18th 538 96.7%
2008 90.12 22nd 539 95.9%
2009 26.73 414th 507 18.3%
2010 58.26 174th 516 66.3%
2011 59.19 175th 528 66.9%
2012 48.63 280th 522 46.4%
2013 51.88 228th 523 56.4%
2014 70.05 71st 521 86.4%
2015 69.59 84th 504 83.3%
2016 71.87 71st 401 82.3%
2017 85.71 31st 404 92.3%
2018 69.70 74th 468 84.2%
2019 93.90 1st 460 99.8%
2021 84.24 16th 358 95.5%
2022 86.49 18th 361 95.0%
2023 91.30 3rd 352 99.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kearney High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.01 54th 382 85.9%
2019 94.85 3rd 368 99.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kearney High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.22 34th 129 73.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kearney High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.07 60th 100 40.0%
2019 72.39 15th 96 84.4%
2021 38.51 42nd 50 16.0%
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Rank History for White students at Kearney High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.16 88th 440 80.0%
2019 91.55 8th 430 98.1%
2021 80.46 22nd 309 92.9%
2022 79.54 23rd 310 92.6%
2023 88.12 11th 302 96.4%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Kearney 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 478 478
1992 446 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1993 494 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1994 515 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1995 789 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1996 789 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1997 822 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1998 828 1 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 839
1999 837 4 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 854
2000 849 5 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 869
2001 907 3 4 14 1 n/a n/a 0 929
2002 953 2 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 967
2003 953 2 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 967
2004 978 1 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 990
2005 1024 1 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1036
2006 1081 4 6 11 6 n/a n/a 0 1108
2007 851 4 5 12 2 n/a n/a 0 874
2008 863 8 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 887
2009 814 9 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 831
2010 858 7 1 10 3 n/a n/a 0 879
2011 862 7 0 10 5 0 0 0 884
2012 884 8 5 15 4 0 0 0 916
2013 865 11 7 19 2 1 1 0 906
2014 815 11 15 20 3 3 4 0 871
2015 845 12 10 27 3 3 1 0 901
2016 819 9 13 26 3 3 3 0 876
2017 840 13 13 22 2 3 6 0 899
2018 819 13 5 16 2 2 17 0 874
2019 826 13 8 20 2 0 21 0 890
2020 814 9 3 27 1 0 17 0 871
2021 774 10 3 31 1 0 19 0 838
2022 773 7 3 27 1 0 21 0 832
2023 756 5 4 30 1 0 28 0 824

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 Kearney High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 478 29.7 16.0 n/a
1992 453 29.7 15.2 1.5
1993 499 29.4 17.0 28.5
1994 521 29.7 17.5 4.2
1995 794 41.5 19.1 1.8
1996 794 41.5 19.1 1.8
1997 827 43.3 19.1 1.6
1998 839 45.0 18.6 1.4
1999 854 46.5 18.4 2.3
2000 869 48.1 18.1 1.5
2001 929 48.9 19.0 1.9
2002 967 53.4 18.1 3.5
2003 967 53.4 18.1 3.5
2004 990 53.4 18.5 4.4
2005 1036 54.2 19.1 4.3
2006 1108 59.7 18.6 6.1
2007 874 58.7 14.9 6.1
2008 887 51.4 17.3 5.3
2009 831 50.8 16.3 7.5
2010 879 49.3 17.8 10.4
2011 884 47.5 18.5 10.4
2012 916 47.2 19.3 10.9
2013 906 48.0 18.8 11
2014 871 51.7 16.8 13.7
2015 901 52.0 17.3 12.1
2016 876 52.0 16.8 10.3
2017 899 52.5 17.1 11.7
2018 874 52.0 16.7 13.6
2019 890 51.4 17.2 13.7
2020 871 52.1 16.7 9.4
2021 838 52.1 16.0 11.1
2022 832 51.4 16.1 10.6
2023 824 56.7 14.5 13.1

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 Kearney High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 478 29.7 16.0 n/a
1992 453 29.7 15.2 1.5
1993 499 29.4 17.0 28.5
1994 521 29.7 17.5 4.2
1995 794 41.5 19.1 1.8
1996 794 41.5 19.1 1.8
1997 827 43.3 19.1 1.6
1998 839 45.0 18.6 1.4
1999 854 46.5 18.4 2.3
2000 869 48.1 18.1 1.5
2001 929 48.9 19.0 1.9
2002 967 53.4 18.1 3.5
2003 967 53.4 18.1 3.5
2004 990 53.4 18.5 4.4
2005 1036 54.2 19.1 4.3
2006 1108 59.7 18.6 6.1
2007 874 58.7 14.9 6.1
2008 887 51.4 17.3 5.3
2009 831 50.8 16.3 7.5
2010 879 49.3 17.8 10.4
2011 884 47.5 18.5 10.4
2012 916 47.2 19.3 10.9
2013 906 48.0 18.8 11
2014 871 51.7 16.8 13.7
2015 901 52.0 17.3 12.1
2016 876 52.0 16.8 10.3
2017 899 52.5 17.1 11.7
2018 874 52.0 16.7 13.6
2019 890 51.4 17.2 13.7
2020 871 52.1 16.7 9.4
2021 838 52.1 16.0 11.1
2022 832 51.4 16.1 10.6
2023 824 56.7 14.5 13.1

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 Kearney High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $238 (2.5%) $9,403 (97.5%) $9,641
2020 $435 (4.2%) $10,009 (95.8%) $10,444
2021 $413 (3.7%) $10,645 (96.3%) $11,058
2022 $178 (1.5%) $11,322 (98.5%) $11,500

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kearney High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 460 High schoolsRanks 3rd of 352 High schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology I (Kearney High)61.858.3
 3.5%
   End of Course Biology I (Kearney R-I)61.858.3
 3.5%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Kearney High)79.574.6
 4.9%
   End of Course English II (Kearney R-I)79.574.6
 4.9%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Kearney High)84.264.9
 19.3%
   End of Course Algebra II (Kearney R-I)84.264.9
 19.3%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5048.6
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students890824
 7.4%
African American135
 61.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic2030
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White826756
 8.5%
Two or More Races2128
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.7%13.1%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kearney High

In the 2022-23 school year, 824 students attended Kearney High.

Students at Kearney High are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Yes! Kearney High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 352 Missouri high schools.

Kearney High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dogwood Elementary
Elementary : Hawthorne Elementary
Elementary : Kearney Elementary
Elementary : Southview Elementary
Middle : Kearney Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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