Turner High School

2211 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,134 students in grades 6-12, Turner High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Turner High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Turner High School's student population of 1,134 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,134 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Turner High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turner High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#1235 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Turner High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Turner High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Turner High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Turner High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Turner High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Turner High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
54%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Turner High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Turner High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Turner High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Turner High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Turner High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Turner High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
82%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Turner High School and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Turner High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Turner High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Turner High School's ranking?
Turner High School is ranked #1235 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Turner High School often compared to?
Turner High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piper High School, J C Harmon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Turner High School?
The graduation rate of Turner High School is 82%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Turner High School?
1,134 students attend Turner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Turner High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turner High School?
Turner High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Turner High School offer ?
Turner High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Turner High School part of?
Turner High School is part of Turner-Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Turner High School located?
Turner High School is located in the Turner neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 4 other public schools located in Turner.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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