Van Horn High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independnce, Missouri 64053 · Independence 30
#421 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#12991 of 16,910 nationally
About Van Horn High
Van Horn High is a public high located in Independnce, in the Independence 30 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,067 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 421st of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (39th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,067.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)77.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Van Horn High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Horn High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fairmount Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students · 1.7 km away
Korte Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students · 2.2 km away
Kc International-Wallace
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
662 students · 2.3 km away
Sugar Creek Elem.
Sugar Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
134 students · 2.8 km away
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
902 students · 2.8 km away
Procter Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students · 2.9 km away
Bryant Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
193 students · 3.2 km away
Abraham Mallinson Elementary
Sugar Creek · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
282 students · 3.2 km away
Kipp Kc Legacy High School
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
382 students · 3.3 km away
Cassell Park Elementary
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,059 students
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1,075 students
McDonald County High
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1,075 students
Hillsboro High
Hillsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,050 students
Hannibal Sr. High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Van Horn High a good school?
Van Horn High has a Success Index (US) of 31.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #421 of 497 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Van Horn High rank in Missouri?
Van Horn High ranks #421 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #12991 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Horn High?
Van Horn High had 1,067 students in 2025.
Is Van Horn High a elementary school or a high school?
Van Horn High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Horn High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Van Horn High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.