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Public School Review - Established 2003

Most Diverse Public High Schools in Missouri

The average public high school diversity score in Missouri is approximately 0.50 per year (2026).
The most diverse public high schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Missouri is currently North Kansas City High School, with a diversity score of 0.77.
Diversity Score Range: 0.63 0.77 Avg. Diversity Score: 0.68

Most Diverse Public High Schools in Missouri (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
North Kansas City High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 9-12
620 E 23rd Ave
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 321-5310
Rank: #22.
Frederick Douglass High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 9-12
310 N. Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3680
Rank: #33.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 9-12
201 East Armour Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 800-8771
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 9-12
12860 Fee Fee Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 415-7600
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lincoln College Prep.
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 9-12
2111 Woodland
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Muriel Battle High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 9-12
7575 St. Charles Road
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3300
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Pattonville Sr. High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 9-12
2497 Creve Coeur Mill Rd
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8051
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Winnetonka High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 9-12
5815 Ne 48th St
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5340
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Truman High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: 9-12
3301 S Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5350
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Van Horn High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: 9-12
1109 S Arlington Ave
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5360
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
College View School
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: K-12
1101 N Goetz Blvd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Ritenour Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: 9-12
9100 St Charles Rock Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6105
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
R-7 Online Academy
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: K-12
301 Ne Tudor Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-1005
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Contract
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: PK-12
3708 Linwood
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2200
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Northeast High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 9-12
415 S Van Brunt
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3300
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Gateway Science Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 9-12
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 9-12
1201 S Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
Rank: #1818.
Oak Park High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: 9-12
825 Ne 79th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5320
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Grandview Sr. High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 9-12
2300 High Grove Rd
Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 316-5800
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 6-12
2156 Russell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Raytown Sr. High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 9-12
6019 Blue Ridge Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7300
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Brentwood High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 9-12
2221 High School Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
William Chrisman High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 9-12
1223 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5355
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Crossroads Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 7-12
816 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-3191
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Central High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 9-12
1000 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 335-8228
Rank: #26 - 3026. - 30.
Central High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.65
Grades: 9-12
369 N Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7900
Rank: #26 - 3026. - 30.
Metro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Diversity Score: 0.65
Grades: 9-12
4015 Mcpherson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Rank: #26 - 3026. - 30.
Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.65
Grades: 7-12
4747 Flora Ave
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 418-3525
Rank: #26 - 3026. - 30.
Dale M Thompson/trails West S
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.65
Grades: K-12
4800 Grandview Rd
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 325-1353
Rank: #26 - 3026. - 30.
Collegiate School Of Med/bio
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Diversity Score: 0.65
Grades: 9-12
4939 Kemper Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 696-2290
Rank: #3131.
Marshall Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: 9-12
805 S Miami
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2244
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Delmar A Cobble School
Special Education School
(Math: <50%)
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: K-12
108 W Craig St
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-6482
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Girardot Center For Youth
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: 5-12
609 N Middle
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702
(573) 290-5860
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Hancock Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: 9-12
229 W Ripa Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1300
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Excelsior Springs Tech. High School
Vocational School
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: 10-12
701 St Louis Ave
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-5501
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Missouri average public high schools diversity score?
The Missouri average public high schools diversity score is 0.50 for 2026.
What are public high schools with the most diversity score in Missouri?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Missouri include North Kansas City High School, Frederick Douglass High School and Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs.

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