Winnetonka High

Winnetonka High serves 1,254 students in grades 9-12 in Kansas City's Clay County, offering a comprehensive high school experience with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4 to 1 and 87 full-time equivalent teachers. While the school faces academic challenges with room for growth, particularly in mathematics where 25% of students score proficient or above and reading where 36% meet proficiency standards, the dedicated staff works to support student development across all grade levels. The school's location in the 64119 ZIP code places it within a stable community where the median household income reaches $77,763 and home values average $194,300.

With 31% of local residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 10.3%, the neighborhood provides a supportive environment for families. The area's population of over 32,000 creates a substantial community base around the school. As part of Missouri's public education system, Winnetonka High ranks in the 20th percentile statewide, positioning it as a school focusing on improving academic outcomes for its diverse student body.

The school operates within Kansas City's large metropolitan setting, giving students access to the resources and opportunities that come with urban education.