TURNER HIGH SCHOOL

Turner High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Turner-Kansas City school district, located in Kansas City, KS with about 1,109 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 69 teachers, Turner High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Turner High School, located at 2211 South 55th Street in Kansas City, Kansas, serves as the primary high school for the Turner Unified School District (USD 202). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus is known for its focus on a comprehensive curriculum, complemented by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led organizations designed to build community and leadership skills.

The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement and student development, utilizing modern educational resources to support its diverse student body. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Kansas City, Kansas community, Turner High strives to ensure that students are not only academically proficient but also socially responsible citizens. Prospective families and community members can access the school's official website at [turnerusd202.org](http://www.turnerusd202.org/) for detailed information regarding academic calendars, department resources, district policies, and ongoing school events.

For more information, contact Turner High at (913) 288-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2211 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
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TURNER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kansas City, KS with about 1,109 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Turner-Kansas City
Total Students:
1,109
Teachers:
69
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 1,109 students

Hispanic/Latino
43.1%
White
40.1%
Black or African American
10.1%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.