Piper High

13021 Leavenworth Road
Kansas City, KS 66109

www.piperschools.com

913 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Piper High School, located in Kansas City, Kansas, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Piper Unified School District (USD 203). The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and preparing students for post-secondary success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core subjects with a variety of elective offerings. As a prominent fixture in the community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, fostering both intellectual growth and the development of strong character in its students.

Beyond the classroom, Piper High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school takes pride in its "Pirate" spirit, encouraging students to participate in activities that promote leadership, teamwork, and community engagement. By leveraging its resources and a dedicated faculty, the district aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that equips students with the skills necessary to excel in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

913

Total Students

61.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Piper High
Demographic	Student Count
White	470
Hispanic	155
Black	157
Asian	66
Two or More	62
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
470 (51.5%)
Black
157 (17.2%)
Hispanic
155 (17.0%)
Asian
66 (7.2%)
Two or More
62 (6.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Piper-Kansas City
Phone:	(913)721-2100
Website:	http://www.piperschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	913
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 9 252

Grade 10 241

Grade 11 220

Grade 12 200