J C Harmon High

www.kckps.org

1,330 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,330

Total Students

72.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J C Harmon High
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	920
Black	222
Asian	15
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
920 (69.2 %)
Black
222 (16.7 %)
White
130 (9.8 %)
Two or More
37 (2.8 %)
Asian
15 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kansas City
Phone:	(913)627-7050
Website:	http://www.kckps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	892
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 356

Grade 10 318

Grade 11 332

Grade 12 324