Turner High

www.turnerusd202.org/

1,147 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Turner High School, located at 2211 South 55th Street in Kansas City, Kansas, serves as the primary high school for the Turner Unified School District (USD 202). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus is known for its focus on a comprehensive curriculum, complemented by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led organizations designed to build community and leadership skills.

The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement and student development, utilizing modern educational resources to support its diverse student body. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Kansas City, Kansas community, Turner High strives to ensure that students are not only academically proficient but also socially responsible citizens. Prospective families and community members can access the school's official website at [turnerusd202.org](http://www.turnerusd202.org/) for detailed information regarding academic calendars, department resources, district policies, and ongoing school events.

1,147

Total Students

78.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Turner High
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	629
Black	137
Asian	34
Two or More	71
American Indian	4

Hispanic
629 (54.8%)
White
272 (23.7%)
Black
137 (11.9%)
Two or More
71 (6.2%)
Asian
34 (3.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)

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:	Turner-Kansas City
Phone:	(913)288-3300
Website:	http://www.turnerusd202.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	785
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* 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 9 350

Grade 10 300

Grade 11 259

Grade 12 236

Ungraded 2