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North Kansas City School District

North Kansas City High School

#3 in Best Public High Schools in Clay County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 262 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    North Kansas City High School is a highly rated, public school located in Kansas City, MO. It has 1,476 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 82% of students are at least proficient in math and 65% in reading.
    Address
    620 E 23rd Ave
    Kansas City, MO 64116
    Telephone
    (816) 321-5310
    Website
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    North Kansas City High School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    65%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    82%
    Average Graduation Rate
    96%
    Average SAT
    1150
    22 responses
    Average ACT
    23
    218 responses
    AP Enrollment
    12%
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $42,329
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $800
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $128,000
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.31 responses
    Poll
    90%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.31 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 149 responses
    Report
    • Homecoming
      16%
    • Spirit week
      15%
    • Football games
      12%
    • Prom
      10%
    • Graduation
      10%
    • Assemblies
      9%
    • Pep Band
      8%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,476
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    54%
    74%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.35 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.35 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.35 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $57,535
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    4%
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.47 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.47 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.47 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,763/ year
    National
    $12,239
    83%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.46 responses
    37%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.46 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.46 responses
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    Northtown is the most diverse high school there is and everyone gets along well. All the administration people try and talk to the kids and all the teachers create bonds with their students. The school is involved in the AVID program which allows students to prepare themselves for college and future tests by teaching us how to study and survive the real world after high school. The best thing about Northtown is the open campus lunch I had all 4 years! All my teachers and counselors would meet me half way to help me reach ym goals and be a great student-athlete. The GREATEST OF ALL TIME experience I've had at Northtown was win state for basketball class 5A and be 7th place in class 5A for triple jump all in one year.
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    Everyone in Northtown is very friendly with each other! The teachers and staff are very nice and will always love to help the students and parents who come to this school! The IB and AP courses are also fantastic, although they can be hard, the teachers will take their time to help you through anything difficult. This school also allows a variety of courses and opportunities for the students!
    I absolutely love my high school. It's the most diverse high school in all of Missouri and I am extremely proud of that fact. NKC has pride and is very loving and caring. The staff genuinely cares about the success of the students, whether it's school resource officers, the librarians, lunch employees, tech people, admin assistants, admin themselves, and of course the teachers— every staff member seems to really care about you. I am taking part in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme and it has taught me so much, not just about school, but about myself too. I love being a Northtown Hornet.