J C HARMON HIGH SCHOOL

J C Harmon High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Kansas City school district, located in Kansas City, KS with about 1,368 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 105 teachers, J C Harmon High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

J.C. Harmon High School is a public secondary school located in Kansas City, Kansas, and is part of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for college, career, and civic life. The campus environment emphasizes academic growth, athletic participation, and community involvement, aiming to foster an inclusive culture where students from various backgrounds can succeed.

The school offers a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to meet the unique needs of its students. By focusing on equitable opportunities and skill development, J.C. Harmon seeks to empower its graduates to excel in a global society. Through its partnership with the broader KCKPS district, the school utilizes district-wide resources to enhance classroom instruction, promote student well-being, and maintain a focus on long-term educational achievement.

For more information, contact J C Harmon High at (913) 627-7050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2400 Steele Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106-4318
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J C HARMON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kansas City, KS with about 1,368 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Kansas City
Total Students:
1,368
Teachers:
105.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,368 students

Hispanic/Latino
65.7%
Black or African American
16.2%
White
12.9%
Asian
3.4%
Two or more races
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.