GUADALUPE CENTERS HIGH SCHOOL

School Overview
Guadalupe Centers High School (GCHS), located in the historic Westside neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, is an integral part of the Guadalupe Centers, Inc. network—the oldest Hispanic organization in the United States. The school operates as a public charter high school with a specific mission to provide a rigorous, supportive, and culturally responsive education to students in the Kansas City area. By focusing on academic excellence, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment or career readiness, while maintaining a strong commitment to the values and heritage of the community it serves.

The school is distinguished by its intimate learning environment, which emphasizes small class sizes and a personalized approach to student development. Beyond the standard core curriculum, GCHS integrates wraparound support services and community-based learning opportunities to address the holistic needs of its students. By fostering a close-knit school culture, Guadalupe Centers High School empowers its students to become leaders, encouraging them to excel academically while remaining deeply connected to their civic responsibilities and the broader Kansas City community.
444
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GUADALUPE CENTERS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic430
Black4
  • Hispanic
    430 (96.8 %)
  • White
    10 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: GUADALUPE CENTERS SCHOOLS
Phone: (816)471-2582
Website: http://www.guadalupecenters.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 343
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40
Grades Taught
Grade 9 116
Grade 10 118
Grade 11 107
Grade 12 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GUADALUPE CENTERS HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9116
Grade 10118
Grade 11107
Grade 12103
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GUADALUPE CENTERS HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20546.2%
Male23953.8%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)