KEARNEY HIGH

824 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Kearney High School, located in Kearney, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Kearney School District. Situated at 715 E 19th St, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, offering various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education programs, and specialized electives aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves university studies, trade schools, or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Kearney High School is deeply integrated into the local community, frequently serving as a hub for district-wide events and activities. The school maintains a strong commitment to athletics, performing arts, and student organizations, which are instrumental in building school spirit and student leadership. By emphasizing both academic excellence and character development, Kearney High aims to produce well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their communities and navigate the challenges of the modern world.

824

Total Students

56.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KEARNEY HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	756
Hispanic	30
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
756 (91.7 %)
Hispanic
30 (3.6 %)
Two or More
28 (3.4 %)
Black
5 (0.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
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:	KEARNEY R-I
Phone:	(816)628-4585
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	824
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 10 275

Grade 11 275

Grade 12 274