Very Good
#410 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 32% in state
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
High School · Kansas City · Kansas City, KS
A Kansas City high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1610 N 8th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101
- Math 48% proficient (2025)
- Reading 68% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sumner Academy of Arts & Science score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sumner Academy of Arts & Science 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some 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
$38,819
Median home value
$77,300
Median rent
$789/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
42.4%
Poverty rate
28%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School for Blind HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Bishop Ward High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Bridges/wyandot AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Wyandotte HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,841 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kansas City
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is listed in Kansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is a public high school in Kansas City, KS, part of Kansas City, serving approximately 1,005 students in grades 8th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #410 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
What grades does Sumner Academy of Arts & Science serve?
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Sumner Academy of Arts & Science?
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science has an enrollment of approximately 1,005 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumner Academy of Arts & Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sumner Academy of Arts & Science rank in KS?
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science ranks #410 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Sumner Academy of Arts & Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Sumner Academy of Arts & Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sumner Academy of Arts & Science has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sumner Academy of Arts & Science a charter school?
No, Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sumner Academy of Arts & Science a Title I school?
No, Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sumner Academy of Arts & Science?
62.8% of students at Sumner Academy of Arts & Science 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wyandotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (913) 627-7200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 66101)
- 12,463
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
Official sources & links
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 66101; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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