CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

(816)418-2005

535 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central Academy of Excellence, located at 3221 Indiana Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, is a secondary school that is part of the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) district. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for college, career, and life beyond graduation. Central Academy focuses on fostering a culture of high expectations and academic achievement, utilizing a curriculum designed to challenge students while providing the necessary support systems to help them succeed.

Beyond its core academics, Central Academy of Excellence is distinguished by its vibrant school community and its historical significance within the Kansas City area. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations, which aim to develop well-rounded individuals. By emphasizing both classroom performance and personal growth, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become engaged, responsible, and productive members of their community.

535

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	60
Black	428
Two or More	7
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Black
428 (80.0 %)
Hispanic
60 (11.2 %)
White
33 (6.2 %)
Two or More
7 (1.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

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:	KANSAS CITY 33
Phone:	(816)418-2005
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	519
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 9 138

Grade 10 149

Grade 11 128

Grade 12 120