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#1614 of 2,221 schools in MO
Van Horn High
High School · Independence 30 · Independnce, MO
An Independence 30 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1109 S ARLINGTON AVE, Independnce, MO 64053
- Math 22% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Van Horn High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Van Horn 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low60/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,790
Median home value
$78,400
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
51.7%
Poverty rate
30.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64053; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Place Restoration SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Kipp Kc Legacy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 9–11 | 2.1 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| William Chrisman HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,441 | Compare → |
| East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Independence 30
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #19 of 28
- District spending per student
- $12,302NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van Horn High is listed in INDEPENDENCE 30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Horn High
Van Horn High is a public high school in Independnce, MO, part of Independence 30, serving approximately 1,113 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,614 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Horn High
What grades does Van Horn High serve?
Van Horn High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Van Horn High?
Van Horn High has an enrollment of approximately 1,113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Horn High?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Horn High is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Horn High rank in MO?
Van Horn High ranks #1,614 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Van Horn High's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Horn High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Van Horn High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Horn High has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Van Horn High a charter school?
No, Van Horn High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Horn High a Title I school?
No, Van Horn High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Van Horn High?
79.2% of students at Van Horn 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
- 1,113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (816) 521-5360
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64053)
- 6,817
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 / 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 64053; 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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