VAN HORN HIGH

1109 S ARLINGTON AVE
INDEPENDNCE, MO 64053

www.isdschools.org

1,047 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,047

Total Students

60.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN HORN HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	400
Black	156
Asian	6
Two or More	98
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
400 (38.2 %)
White
384 (36.7 %)
Black
156 (14.9 %)
Two or More
98 (9.4 %)
Asian
6 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
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:	INDEPENDENCE 30
Phone:	(816)521-5360
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,047
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	686
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	145

* 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 9 296

Grade 10 265

Grade 11 238

Grade 12 248