EWING MARION KAUFFMAN HIGH

6401 Paseo Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64131

www.kauffmanschool.org

Charter School 394 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ewing Marion Kauffman School is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving students in grades 5 through 12. Founded with the mission to prepare students for college and career success, the school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, extended school day, and intensive support systems. It places a heavy emphasis on fostering a strong school culture, high expectations for student achievement, and a commitment to closing the opportunity gap for urban youth.

The school is widely recognized for its data-driven instructional approach and its focus on character development alongside core academics. By providing a structured and supportive environment, Kauffman School aims to equip students—particularly those from under-resourced communities—with the tools necessary to graduate from college and thrive in their professional lives. Its pedagogical model involves personalized attention, frequent assessments, and a long-term partnership with families to ensure consistent student growth throughout the middle and high school years.

394

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EWING MARION KAUFFMAN HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	39
Black	319
Asian	7
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

Black
319 (81.0 %)
Hispanic
39 (9.9 %)
Two or More
18 (4.6 %)
White
10 (2.5 %)
Asian
7 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	EWING MARION KAUFFMAN SCHOOL
Phone:	(816)268-5660
Website:	http://www.kauffmanschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 123

Grade 10 102

Grade 11 97

Grade 12 72