Washington High

7340 Leavenworth Road
Kansas City, KS 66109

www.kckps.org

1,180 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Washington High School, located at 7340 Leavenworth Road in Kansas City, Kansas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to preparing students for college and career success through a combination of rigorous academic programming, extracurricular activities, and community-focused initiatives. As part of the larger KCKPS system, the school aims to foster an inclusive environment that emphasizes student achievement and personal growth.

The school offers a comprehensive high school experience that includes a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and elective courses designed to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting. By leveraging resources provided by the district, Washington High School strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate a global society. For those interested in current events, specific academic offerings, or administrative details, the district’s official website at http://www.kckps.org serves as the primary hub for information regarding school calendars, policies, and district-wide updates.

1,180

Total Students

65.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington High
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	417
Black	391
Asian	144
Two or More	57
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
417 (35.3%)
Black
391 (33.1%)
White
158 (13.4%)
Asian
144 (12.2%)
Two or More
57 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kansas City
Phone:	(913)627-7800
Website:	http://www.kckps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	691
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 304

Grade 10 302

Grade 11 276

Grade 12 295

Ungraded 3