KEARNEY JR. HIGH

KEARNEY R-I
2215 S CAMPUS ST
KEARNEY, MO 64060
510 Students
Secondary School 8th - 9th
School Overview
Kearney Junior High School, located at 2215 S. Campus St. in Kearney, Missouri, serves as a pivotal educational bridge for students transitioning between elementary school and the high school level. As part of the Kearney School District, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during these formative adolescent years. The campus is designed to provide a supportive environment where students can explore a diverse curriculum, participate in extracurricular activities, and build the foundational skills necessary for future success in the district’s secondary education program.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, reflecting the values of the broader Kearney area. By offering a variety of elective courses, athletic programs, and student organizations, Kearney Junior High encourages students to discover their individual interests and talents. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of Kearney High School, the faculty and staff work collaboratively to ensure that each student receives a well-rounded education within a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking learning atmosphere.
510
Total Students
38.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    468 (91.8%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (3.3%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.4%)
  • Black
    7 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: KEARNEY R-I
Phone: (816)628-2650
Grade Range: 8th - 9th
Total Students: 510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 72
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 8 273
Grade 9 237
Gender Ratio