VAN HORN HIGH SCHOOL

VAN HORN HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the INDEPENDENCE 30 school district, located in INDEPENDNCE, MO with about 950 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 57 teachers, VAN HORN 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.

VAN HORN HIGH School, located at 1109 S. Arlington Ave in Independence, Missouri, is a public secondary school operating under the Independence School District. It serves the local community by providing a comprehensive high school education, emphasizing both academic development and extracurricular engagement. The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

The school fosters a diverse and supportive learning environment, offering a variety of programs to meet the needs of its student body. As part of the Independence School District, Van Horn benefits from the district's broader resources and initiatives, which prioritize student achievement and character development. For those interested in learning more about the school’s specific academic offerings, athletics, or administrative policies, the district's official website at [www.isdschools.org](http://www.isdschools.org) serves as the primary hub for information and community updates.

For more information, contact VAN HORN HIGH at (816) 521-5360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1109 S ARLINGTON AVE
INDEPENDNCE, MO 64053-1613
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VAN HORN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in INDEPENDNCE, MO with about 950 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
INDEPENDENCE 30
Total Students:
950
Teachers:
57.13
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 school
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 950 students

White
50.2%
Hispanic/Latino
29.3%
Black or African American
12.3%
Two or more races
6.3%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.