Best high schools in Kansas City (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Kansas City, Kansas. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Kansas.
- 1100500 ReachKansas City · Public High3.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 76 students
- 245Sumner Academy of Arts & ScienceKansas City · Public High49% Math proficiency · 1,045 students
- 313F L Schlagle HighKansas City · Public High0.5% Math proficiency · 841 students
- 412Washington HighKansas City · Public High2% Math proficiency · 1,180 students
- 511J C Harmon HighKansas City · Public High2% Math proficiency · 1,285 students
- 69Wyandotte HighKansas City · Public High4% Math proficiency · 1,903 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 500 Reach Kansas City · High · Grades 12–12 | Public | 99.5 Top 5% | 3.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 76 |
| 2 | Sumner Academy of Arts & Science Kansas City · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 45.2 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 1,045 |
| 3 | F L Schlagle High Kansas City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.7 Lower 50% | 0.5% Math proficiency | 841 |
| 4 | Washington High Kansas City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.3 Lower 50% | 2% Math proficiency | 1,180 |
| 5 | J C Harmon High Kansas City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 10.5 Lower 50% | 2% Math proficiency | 1,285 |
| 6 | Wyandotte High Kansas City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 8.5 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 1,903 |
500 Reach in Kansas City leads the 2025 list of high schools in Kansas City with a Success Index (US) of 99.5. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Kansas high schools rankings, every school on the Kansas City page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Kansas City?
500 Reach in Kansas City, Kansas ranks first among high schools in Kansas City with a Success Index (US) of 99.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 76).
How are high schools in Kansas City ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.