NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGH

www.nkcschools.org/nkchs/

1,719 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Kansas City High School (NKCHS), located at 620 E 23rd Ave in Kansas City, Missouri, is a historic institution that serves as a central hub within the North Kansas City School District. Known for its rich heritage and long-standing presence in the community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, encouraging students to engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and various academic clubs that help build school spirit and community connection.

Beyond its traditional coursework, North Kansas City High School is recognized for its commitment to student growth and innovation, often integrating modern educational practices to meet the evolving needs of its student body. The school maintains a strong partnership with the surrounding community, providing numerous resources and programs that support student success. Through its emphasis on tradition, excellence, and community involvement, NKCHS continues to play a vital role in shaping the development of the youth in the North Kansas City area.

1,719

Total Students

105.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	553
Hispanic	341
Black	461
Asian	123
Two or More	203
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	30

White
553 (32.2%)
Black
461 (26.8%)
Hispanic
341 (19.8%)
Two or More
203 (11.8%)
Asian
123 (7.2%)
Pacific Islander
30 (1.7%)
American Indian
8 (0.5%)

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:	NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Phone:	(816)321-5310
Website:	http://www.nkcschools.org/nkchs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	723
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	182

* 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 9 412

Grade 10 460

Grade 11 438

Grade 12 409