GUADALUPE CENTERS HIGH SCHOOL

School Overview
Guadalupe Centers High School (GCHS), located in the historic Westside neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, is an integral part of the Guadalupe Centers, Inc. network—the oldest Hispanic organization in the United States. The school operates as a public charter high school with a specific mission to provide a rigorous, supportive, and culturally responsive education to students in the Kansas City area. By focusing on academic excellence, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment or career readiness, while maintaining a strong commitment to the values and heritage of the community it serves.

The school is distinguished by its intimate learning environment, which emphasizes small class sizes and a personalized approach to student development. Beyond the standard core curriculum, GCHS integrates wraparound support services and community-based learning opportunities to address the holistic needs of its students. By fostering a close-knit school culture, Guadalupe Centers High School empowers its students to become leaders, encouraging them to excel academically while remaining deeply connected to their civic responsibilities and the broader Kansas City community.
458
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GUADALUPE CENTERS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic446
Black4
Asian1
Two or More1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    446 (97.4%)
  • White
    5 (1.1%)
  • Black
    4 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: GUADALUPE CENTERS SCHOOLS
Phone: (816)471-2582
Website: http://www.guadalupecenters.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 343
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40
Grades Taught
Grade 9 118
Grade 10 119
Grade 11 110
Grade 12 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GUADALUPE CENTERS HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9118
Grade 10119
Grade 11110
Grade 12111
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GUADALUPE CENTERS HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21246.3%
Male24653.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)