OAK PARK HIGH

www.nkcschools.org/ophs/

1,756 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Oak Park High School, located in the North Kansas City School District in Kansas City, Missouri, serves as a comprehensive secondary institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. The school offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. With a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community, Oak Park provides a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career-technical programs, and a wide array of elective options to cater to individual student interests and career goals.

Beyond the classroom, Oak Park High School places a significant value on extracurricular engagement and school spirit. The "Northmen" boast a vibrant campus culture featuring numerous athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led organizations that encourage leadership and personal growth. By integrating robust academic resources with a well-rounded slate of activities, the school aims to cultivate well-adjusted, responsible citizens who are ready to contribute to their community and navigate the challenges of the future.

1,756

Total Students

97.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OAK PARK HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	990
Hispanic	264
Black	233
Asian	44
Two or More	191
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	29

White
990 (56.4 %)
Hispanic
264 (15.0 %)
Black
233 (13.3 %)
Two or More
191 (10.9 %)
Asian
44 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
29 (1.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)

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:	NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Phone:	(816)321-5320
Website:	http://www.nkcschools.org/ophs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,756
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	513
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	201

* 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 9 431

Grade 10 471

Grade 11 435

Grade 12 419