Very Good
#732 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 33% in state
Kearney High
High School · Kearney R-i · Kearney, MO
A Kearney R-i high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
715 E 19TH ST, Kearney, MO 64060
- Math 79% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kearney High score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2021, reaching 72% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Kearney 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated825/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kearney), 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
$107,626
Median home value
$322,100
Median rent
$1,096/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Hills Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 90 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kearney R-i
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,505NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kearney High is listed in KEARNEY R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kearney High
Kearney High is a public high school in Kearney, MO, part of Kearney R-i, serving approximately 804 students in grades 10th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #732 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kearney High
What grades does Kearney High serve?
Kearney High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Kearney High?
Kearney High has an enrollment of approximately 804 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearney High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearney High is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kearney High rank in MO?
Kearney High ranks #732 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Kearney High's MySchoolScout rating?
Kearney High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Kearney High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kearney High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kearney High a charter school?
No, Kearney High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kearney High a Title I school?
No, Kearney High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kearney High?
12.8% of students at Kearney 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 804
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (816) 628-4585
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64060)
- 16,291
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 / 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 64060; 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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