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#964 of 1,294 schools in KS
Alfred Fairfax Academy
High School · Kansas City · Kansas City, KS
A Kansas City high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2226 N 85th st, Kansas City, KS 66109
- Math 0% proficient (2025)
- Reading 8% proficient (2025)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alfred Fairfax Academy score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2020, to 4% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alfred Fairfax Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,656/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,830
Median home value
$255,500
Median rent
$1,626/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 ReachEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 12 | 1.0 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Washington HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,190 | Compare → |
| F L Schlagle HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 800 | Compare → |
| Piper HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 817 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kansas City
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #30 of 42
- District spending per student
- $17,613NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alfred Fairfax Academy is listed in Kansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alfred Fairfax Academy
Alfred Fairfax Academy is a public high school in Kansas City, KS, part of Kansas City, serving approximately 72 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #964 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alfred Fairfax Academy
What grades does Alfred Fairfax Academy serve?
Alfred Fairfax Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alfred Fairfax Academy?
Alfred Fairfax Academy has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred Fairfax Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred Fairfax Academy is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alfred Fairfax Academy rank in KS?
Alfred Fairfax Academy ranks #964 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Alfred Fairfax Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Alfred Fairfax Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alfred Fairfax Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alfred Fairfax Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Alfred Fairfax Academy a charter school?
No, Alfred Fairfax Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alfred Fairfax Academy a Title I school?
No, Alfred Fairfax Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alfred Fairfax Academy?
75.0% of students at Alfred Fairfax Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wyandotte County
- Phone
- (913) 627-6700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 66109)
- 27,715
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66109; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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