Serving 133 students in grades 9-12, Allen Village High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Allen Village High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Allen Village High School's student population of 133 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Allen Village High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allen Village High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1193 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
67%
8%
Black
26%
15%
White
4%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allen Village High School's ranking?
Allen Village High School is ranked #1193 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Allen Village High School often compared to?
Allen Village High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guadalupe Centers High School, Southeast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Allen Village High School?
The graduation rate of Allen Village High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Allen Village High School?
133 students attend Allen Village High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Allen Village High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen Village High School?
Allen Village High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Allen Village High School offer ?
Allen Village High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Allen Village High School part of?
Allen Village High School is part of Allen Village School District.
In what neighborhood is Allen Village High School located?
Allen Village High School is located in the Old Westport neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Old Westport.
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