Summary:
The 64124 zip code in Kansas City, Missouri is home to a single high school, Northeast High School. This school serves students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Kansas City 33 school district. Northeast High School faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 10% of Missouri high schools and earning a low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Northeast High School struggles with low academic performance, with proficiency rates ranging from just 6.9% in Algebra I to 21.8% in English II, well below state and district averages. The school also has a very high 55% chronic absenteeism rate, suggesting that many students face barriers to regular attendance. Despite these challenges, Northeast High maintains a relatively strong 86.5% four-year graduation rate, indicating that the school may have opportunities to better support student success.
With a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, Northeast High serves a predominantly low-income student population. The school's high-poverty context likely contributes to its poor academic outcomes and high absenteeism. While Northeast High spends over $17,800 per student, the data does not reveal how these resources are being utilized to address the school's significant challenges. Targeted interventions to improve attendance, instruction, and overall student support could be crucial in helping Northeast High improve its performance and better serve its community.
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