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#976 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 44% in state

Staley High

High School · North Kansas City 74 · Kansas City, MO

A North Kansas City 74 high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2800 NE SHOAL CREEK PKWY, Kansas City, MO 64156

  • Math 60% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 61% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.9% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.9% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+11.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation26.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$14,136
Chronic Absenteeism20%

Students at Staley High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
68%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (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

23.7%

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 Staley 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 27Somewhat 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

$128,672

Median home value

$395,000

Median rent

$1,464/mo

College educated

49.6%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

2.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64156; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
26.2% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·57 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
Northland Christian Education SystemPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–122.4 mi366Compare →
Maple Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9K–123.0 mi39Compare →
Northwest Reg. Youth Ctr.Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–123.2 mi25Compare →
Oak Park HighEnrollment path unverified6.79–123.8 mi1,744Compare →

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
#20 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

Staley High is listed in NORTH KANSAS CITY 74; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Staley High

Staley High is a public high school in Kansas City, MO, part of North Kansas City 74, serving approximately 2,006 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #976 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Staley High

What grades does Staley High serve?

Staley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Staley High?

Staley High has an enrollment of approximately 2,006 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Staley High?

The student-teacher ratio at Staley High is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Staley High rank in MO?

Staley High ranks #976 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Staley High's MySchoolScout rating?

Staley 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 Staley High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Staley High has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Staley High a charter school?

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

Is Staley High a Title I school?

No, Staley High is not currently a Title I school.

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

23.7% of students at Staley 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
2,006
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
99
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clay County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.0%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 64156)
7,977
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
35.2
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 64156; 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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