SUMNER ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCE

Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is a Title I public high school that is part of the Kansas City school district, located in Kansas City, KS with about 1,000 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 65 teachers, Sumner Academy of Arts & Science has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sumner Academy of Arts & Science, located in Kansas City, Kansas, is a prestigious magnet school within the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its status as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Serving students in grades 9–12, Sumner Academy places a heavy emphasis on college preparation, critical thinking, and global citizenship, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing high schools in the state of Kansas.

The school is noted for its competitive admissions process, which draws high-achieving students from across the district. Beyond its challenging IB curriculum, Sumner fosters a vibrant campus culture that integrates the arts and sciences, encouraging students to engage in diverse extracurricular activities, research projects, and community service. By maintaining high expectations for both faculty and students, Sumner Academy serves as a flagship institution for academic excellence in the region, preparing its graduates for success at highly selective universities nationwide.

For more information, contact Sumner Academy of Arts & Science at (913) 627-7200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.