NORTHEAST HIGH

732 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northeast High School, located in the historic Northeast neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, is a culturally diverse educational institution within the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) district. Housed in a landmark building that dates back to the early 20th century, the school serves a broad student body that reflects the rich immigrant and refugee heritage of the surrounding community. As a hub for the neighborhood, the school emphasizes a commitment to inclusivity, offering a wide array of programs designed to support students from various linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds while striving to provide a comprehensive academic experience.

Beyond its core curriculum, Northeast High School is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school offers various extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and career-technical education pathways aimed at preparing students for life after graduation. By leveraging its unique position in the city, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic growth while navigating the complexities of a vibrant, multi-ethnic urban setting.

732

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHEAST HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	237
Black	327
Asian	86
Two or More	17
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	8

Black
327 (44.7%)
Hispanic
237 (32.4%)
Asian
86 (11.7%)
White
55 (7.5%)
Two or More
17 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (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:	KANSAS CITY 33
Phone:	(816)418-3300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	732
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 208

Grade 10 199

Grade 11 161

Grade 12 164