For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,158 students in 64131, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in 64131, MO are University Academy-upper, Ewing Marion Kauffman High School and Center Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 64131 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 64131, MO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 64131 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University Academy-upper, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best 64131, MO ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Academy-upper
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5930
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5930
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Ewing Marion Kauffman High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6401 Paseo Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Center Sr. High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8715 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3330
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3330
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hogan Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1331 E. Meyer Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-3464
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-3464
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Southeast High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 E Meyer Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 418-1075
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 418-1075
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Center Alternative
Alternative School
8434 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3662
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3662
Gr: 7-12
64131, Missouri ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6401 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
B. Banneker Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8310 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8201 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 418-1000
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 418-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 64131, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in 64131, MO include University Academy-upper, Ewing Marion Kauffman High School and Center Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 64131?
6 public high schools are located in 64131.
What is the racial composition of students in 64131?
64131 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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