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#975 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 44% in state
Oak Park High
High School · North Kansas City 74 · Kansas City, MO
A North Kansas City 74 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
825 NE 79TH TERR, Kansas City, MO 64118
- Math 51% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Oak Park High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oak Park 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$70,290
Median home value
$206,200
Median rent
$1,122/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhill Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Maple Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Northwest Reg. Youth Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 2.6 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Northland Christian Education SystemPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 366 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Kansas City 74
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #19 of 33
- District spending per student
- $14,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Park High is listed in NORTH KANSAS CITY 74; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Park High
Oak Park High is a public high school in Kansas City, MO, part of North Kansas City 74, serving approximately 1,744 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #975 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Park High
What grades does Oak Park High serve?
Oak Park High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Oak Park High?
Oak Park High has an enrollment of approximately 1,744 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park High is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Park High rank in MO?
Oak Park High ranks #975 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Oak Park High's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Park High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Oak Park High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Park High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oak Park High a charter school?
No, Oak Park High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Park High a Title I school?
No, Oak Park High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Park High?
45.5% of students at Oak Park 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
- 1,744
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.4%
- Phone
- (816) 321-5320
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64118)
- 42,213
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 64118; 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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