North Kansas City High School vs. Oak Park High School
Should you attend North Kansas City High School or Oak Park High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Kansas City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Oak Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,640 students in grades 9-12, North Kansas City 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 19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,756 students in grades 9-12, Oak Park 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 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,640 students
1,756 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1325 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1301 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
24%
Graduation Rate
98%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
425
431
Grade 10 Students
410
471
Grade 11 Students
418
435
Grade 12 Students
387
419
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
20%
15%
% Black
22%
13%
% White
35%
56%
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
12%
11%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%