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Park Hill High

High School · Park Hill · Kansas City, MO

A high school in Kansas City, MO where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7701 NW BARRY RD, Kansas City, MO 64153

  • Math 70% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.1% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+21.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation15.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$15,382
Chronic Absenteeism27.4%

Students at Park Hill High score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency70%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2024
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
70%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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

25.8%

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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The neighborhood

Where Park Hill 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • 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

$89,916

Median home value

$330,800

Median rent

$1,141/mo

College educated

50.5%

Homeownership

54.2%

Poverty rate

2.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64153; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
15.2% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·54 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Park Hill South HighEnrollment path unverified6.69–12Not available1,869Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Park Hill

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#12 of 18
District spending per student
$15,382NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Park Hill High is listed in PARK HILL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Park Hill High

Park Hill High is a public high school in Kansas City, MO, part of Park Hill, serving approximately 1,936 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,385 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Park Hill High

What grades does Park Hill High serve?

Park Hill High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Park Hill High?

Park Hill High has an enrollment of approximately 1,936 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Hill High?

The student-teacher ratio at Park Hill High is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Park Hill High rank in MO?

Park Hill High ranks #1,385 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Park Hill High's MySchoolScout rating?

Park Hill High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Park Hill High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Hill High has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Park Hill High a charter school?

No, Park Hill High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Park Hill High a Title I school?

No, Park Hill High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Hill High?

25.8% of students at Park Hill 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
1,936
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
109
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Platte County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.4%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 64153)
6,921
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
36.4
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 64153; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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