KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL

KEARNEY HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the KEARNEY R-I school district, located in KEARNEY, MO with about 874 students offering grade levels from 10th 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 52 teachers, KEARNEY 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.

KEARNEY HIGH School, located in Kearney, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Kearney School District. Situated at 715 E 19th St, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, offering various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education programs, and specialized electives aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves university studies, trade schools, or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, KEARNEY HIGH School is deeply integrated into the local community, frequently serving as a hub for district-wide events and activities. The school maintains a strong commitment to athletics, performing arts, and student organizations, which are instrumental in building school spirit and student leadership. By emphasizing both academic excellence and character development, KEARNEY HIGH aims to produce well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their communities and navigate the challenges of the modern world.

For more information, contact KEARNEY HIGH at (816) 628-4585 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

715 E 19TH ST
KEARNEY, MO 64060-8453
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KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KEARNEY, MO with about 874 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
KEARNEY R-I
Total Students:
874
Teachers:
52.04
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 targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 874 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.7%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Black or African American
1.5%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.