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Don Bosco Education Center (Closed 2012)

531 Garfield
Kansas City, MO 64124
Don Bosco Education Center serves 188 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(10-11)
≤10%
54%
(10-11)
30-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
92%
15%
White
4%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
(10-11)
25-29%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Don Bosco Education Center?
The graduation rate of Don Bosco Education Center is 25-29%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 82%.
How many students attend Don Bosco Education Center?
188 students attend Don Bosco Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Don Bosco Education Center students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Don Bosco Education Center?
Don Bosco Education Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Don Bosco Education Center offer ?
Don Bosco Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Don Bosco Education Center part of?
Don Bosco Education Center is part of Kansas City 33 School District.

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