Very Good
#673 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 30% in state
Grain Valley High
High School · Grain Valley R-v · Grain Valley, MO
A Grain Valley R-v high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 304, Grain Valley, MO 64029
- Math 58% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Grain Valley High score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 64% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Grain Valley High 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,412/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grain Valley), 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
$89,074
Median home value
$284,700
Median rent
$1,369/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64029; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs South HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 2,308 | Compare → |
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| Blue Springs HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 2,396 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 569 | 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.
Grain Valley R-v
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grain Valley High is listed in GRAIN VALLEY R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grain Valley High
Grain Valley High is a public high school in Grain Valley, MO, part of Grain Valley R-v, serving approximately 1,444 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #673 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grain Valley High
What grades does Grain Valley High serve?
Grain Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Grain Valley High?
Grain Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 1,444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grain Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grain Valley High is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grain Valley High rank in MO?
Grain Valley High ranks #673 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Grain Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?
Grain Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Grain Valley High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grain Valley High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grain Valley High a charter school?
No, Grain Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grain Valley High a Title I school?
No, Grain Valley High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grain Valley High?
22.2% of students at Grain Valley High 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
- 1,444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (816) 847-5000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64029)
- 21,643
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 64029; 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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