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#51 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 2% in state

Lincoln College Prep.

High School · Kansas City 33 · Kansas City, MO

A Kansas City 33 high school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2111 WOODLAND, Kansas City, MO 64108

  • Math 50% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 85% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+10.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.7% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.8% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+1.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.4 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+42.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$18,743
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Lincoln College Prep. score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency85%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 67% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
91%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
80%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
80%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
71%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
78%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln College Prep. 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,241/100K

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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

$74,462

Median home value

$286,300

Median rent

$1,422/mo

College educated

50.8%

Homeownership

32.7%

Poverty rate

27.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
State avg: 2.3 AP courses·77 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Guadalupe Centers High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.29–120.6 mi464Compare →
Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.69–121.7 mi534Compare →
ContractEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–121.7 mi40Compare →
Alternative Resource Ctr.Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–121.8 mi10Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kansas City 33

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#1 of 31
District spending per student
$18,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln College Prep. is listed in KANSAS CITY 33; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln College Prep.

Lincoln College Prep. is a public high school in Kansas City, MO, part of Kansas City 33, serving approximately 958 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln College Prep.

What grades does Lincoln College Prep. serve?

Lincoln College Prep. serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lincoln College Prep.?

Lincoln College Prep. has an enrollment of approximately 958 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln College Prep.?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln College Prep. is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln College Prep. rank in MO?

Lincoln College Prep. ranks #51 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Lincoln College Prep.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln College Prep. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Lincoln College Prep.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln College Prep. has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lincoln College Prep. a charter school?

No, Lincoln College Prep. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lincoln College Prep. a Title I school?

No, Lincoln College Prep. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln College Prep.?

100.0% of students at Lincoln College Prep. 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
958
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 64108)
10,179
Area average commute
18.2 min
Area median age
32.6
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 · 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 64108; 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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