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Northeast High
High School · Kansas City 33 · Kansas City, MO
A Kansas City 33 high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
415 S VAN BRUNT, Kansas City, MO 64124
- Math 7% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northeast High score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 7% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northeast 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$46,384
Median home value
$109,400
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
47%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64124; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| Kipp Kc Legacy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 9–11 | 1.7 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Frontier Stem High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Guadalupe Centers High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 464 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kansas City 33
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #28 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
Northeast High is listed in KANSAS CITY 33; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northeast High
Northeast High is a public high school in Kansas City, MO, part of Kansas City 33, serving approximately 697 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,062 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northeast High
What grades does Northeast High serve?
Northeast High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northeast High?
Northeast High has an enrollment of approximately 697 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast High is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northeast High rank in MO?
Northeast High ranks #2,062 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Northeast High's MySchoolScout rating?
Northeast High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Northeast High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeast High has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northeast High a charter school?
No, Northeast High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northeast High a Title I school?
No, Northeast High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northeast High?
100.0% of students at Northeast 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
- 697
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.3%
- Phone
- (816) 418-3300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64124)
- 10,924
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- 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 64124; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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