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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Jackson County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 59 public high schools serving 32,389 students in Jackson County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MO are B W Sheperd School, Lee's Summit West High School and Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Jackson County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln College Prep., with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
B W Sheperd School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2727 Tracy Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 889-3502
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Lee's Summit West High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2600 Sw Ward Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,999 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 East Armour Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 800-8771
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Lee's Summit North High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Ne Douglas St
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,940 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Blue Springs South High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Se Adams Dairy Pkwy
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Lee's Summit Sr. High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Se Blue Pkwy
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,989 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
University Academy-upper
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5930
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Grain Valley High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
551 Sw Eagles Pkwy
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 847-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,482 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Dale M Thompson/trails West S
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4800 Grandview Rd
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 325-1353
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Independence Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 W Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5505
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Northwood School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Sterling Ave
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 737-6290
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1212.
Blue Springs High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 Nw Ashton Dr
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,429 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln College Prep.
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2111 Woodland
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1414.
Frontier Stem High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6455 E Commerce Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 241-6202
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Ewing Marion Kauffman High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6401 Paseo Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Lewis And Clark Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7708
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1717.
Allen Village High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
706 West 42nd Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Truman High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3301 S Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,720 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1919.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
605 Se 12th
Oak Grove, MO 64075
(816) 690-4152
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2020.
Lone Jack High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
313 S Bynum Rd
Lone Jack, MO 64070
(816) 697-3539
Gr: 6-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2121.
Hilltop School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Ne Gregory Blvd
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 435-7046
Gr: 5-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2222.
Burke Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10301 Hickman Mills Dr
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7740
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2323.
Contract
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3708 Linwood
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2424.
Fort Osage High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,545 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2525.
Raytown Sr. High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6019 Blue Ridge Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2626.
William Chrisman High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1223 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5355
Gr: 9-12 | 1,417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2727.
Guadalupe Centers High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1524 The Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-2582
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Grandview Sr. High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 High Grove Rd
Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 316-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2929.
Ruskin High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 E 111th St
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3030.
Raytown South Sr. High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8211 Sterling Ave
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 268-7330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3131.
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-u
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5605 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Day Treatment
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 W Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5508
Gr: K-12
Rank: #3333.
Van Horn High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 S Arlington Ave
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3434.
Crossroads Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
816 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-3191
Gr: 7-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Lakeview Woods School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
351 Nw Gregory
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 478-0381
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MO include B W Sheperd School, Lee's Summit West High School and Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
59 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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