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Excelsior Springs High School vs. North Kansas City High School

Should you attend Excelsior Springs High School or North Kansas City High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Excelsior Springs High School
612 Tiger Dr
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
North Kansas City High School
620 E 23rd Ave
Kansas City, MO 64116
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Excelsior Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

North Kansas City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 744 students in grades 9-12, Excelsior Springs High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 1,690 students in grades 9-12, North Kansas City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
744 students
1,690 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Excelsior Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Kansas City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Excelsior Springs High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Kansas City High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
104 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Excelsior Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Kansas City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Springs High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Kansas City High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#755 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
#1325 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Excelsior Springs High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Kansas City High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
19%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excelsior Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Kansas City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Kansas City 74 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MO)
48%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excelsior Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Kansas City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Kansas City 74 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
24%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excelsior Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Kansas City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Kansas City 74 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in MO)
98%
(Top 1% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Excelsior Springs High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North Kansas City High School with the average graduation rate observed in the North Kansas City 74 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Excelsior Springs High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Kansas City High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
190
458
Grade 10 Students
188
434
Grade 11 Students
204
402
Grade 12 Students
162
396

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Excelsior Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Kansas City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Kansas City 74 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Excelsior Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Kansas City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Kansas City 74 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Excelsior Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Kansas City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Kansas City 74 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
86%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Excelsior Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Kansas City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Kansas City 74 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Excelsior Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Kansas City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Kansas City 74 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Excelsior Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Kansas City High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Excelsior Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Kansas City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Kansas City 74 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Excelsior Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Kansas City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Kansas City 74 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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