Very Good
#630 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 28% in state
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
High School · Kansas City 33 · Kansas City, MO
A Kansas City 33 high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4747 FLORA AVE, Kansas City, MO 64110
- Math 28% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MO 49% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 32% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 36 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
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Where Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$59,710
Median home value
$238,200
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
49.6%
Homeownership
49.6%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64110; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Schl of Excellence-uCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Delasalle Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| The Pembroke Hill School - Wornall CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,039 | Compare → |
| Northeast HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 697 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Kansas City 33
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts is listed in KANSAS CITY 33; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts is a public high school in Kansas City, MO, part of Kansas City 33, serving approximately 677 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #630 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
What grades does Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts serve?
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts?
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts has an enrollment of approximately 677 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts rank in MO?
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts ranks #630 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts a charter school?
No, Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts a Title I school?
No, Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts?
100.0% of students at Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 677
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (816) 418-3525
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 64110)
- 17,019
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 64110; 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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