Kipp Kc Legacy High School vs Van Horn High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Kc Legacy High School
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
382 students
Van Horn High
Independnce · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,067 students
| Measure | Kipp Kc Legacy High School Kansas City, Missouri | Van Horn High Independnce, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #444 of 497 | #421 of 497 |
| National rank | #13703 of 16,910 | #12991 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 382 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Kansas City | Independnce |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Horn High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 28.3).
- •Van Horn High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 100%).
- •Kipp Kc Legacy High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.9).
- •Van Horn High is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 382.
- •Kipp Kc Legacy High School is a charter school while Van Horn High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kipp Kc Legacy High School better than Van Horn High?
On the Success Index (US), Van Horn High ranks higher (31.6 vs 28.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kipp Kc Legacy High School and Van Horn High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Independnce in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Kc Legacy High School: 382. Van Horn High: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Kc Legacy High School and Van Horn High rank in Missouri?
Kipp Kc Legacy High School is 444th of 497 and Van Horn High is 421st of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).