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NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

Missouri · Public School District
34
Schools
20,561
Students
$19,814
Per-Pupil Spend
+38% nat'l
47.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-5pp vs nat'l
96.9%
Graduation Rate
+10.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74 is a public school district in Missouri serving 20,561 students across 34 schools. It includes 22 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,814 is above average for a US public school district. 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (34)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ANTIOCH MIDDLE07–08865
EASTGATE 6TH GRADE CENTER06–06607
GATEWAY 6TH GRADE CENTER06–06923
MAPLE PARK MIDDLE07–08638
NEW MARK MIDDLE07–081,005
NORTHGATE MIDDLE07–08689
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGH09–121,640
OAK PARK HIGH09–121,756
STALEY HIGH09–121,897
WINNETONKA HIGH09–121,284
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CTR. FOR EDUC. DEVELOPMENTKG–120
EARLY EDUCATION CENTERPK–PK114
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,814+38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
63%
State
25.7%
Local (property tax)
62.8%
Federal
11.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (63%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
34
Schools
20,561
Students
47%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.9%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.9% graduation rate — 10.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,814 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 34 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in NORTH KANSAS CITY 74?
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74 has 34 public schools, serving a total of 20,561 students.
What is the graduation rate for NORTH KANSAS CITY 74?
The graduation rate is 96.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does NORTH KANSAS CITY 74 spend per student?
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74 spends $19,814 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in NORTH KANSAS CITY 74?
47% of students in NORTH KANSAS CITY 74 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in NORTH KANSAS CITY 74?
No, NORTH KANSAS CITY 74 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does NORTH KANSAS CITY 74 serve?
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for NORTH KANSAS CITY 74?
The median opportunity score across schools in NORTH KANSAS CITY 74 is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.