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PARK HILL

Missouri · Public School District
20
Schools
11,976
Students
$15,923
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
27.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-25pp vs nat'l
93.5%
Graduation Rate
+7.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

PARK HILL is a public school district in Missouri serving 11,976 students across 20 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,923 is above average for a US public school district. 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (20)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALFRED L. RENNER ELEM.KG–05427
ENGLISH LANDING ELEM.KG–05429
GRADEN ELEM.KG–05475
HAWTHORN ELEM.KG–05452
HOPEWELL ELEMENTARYKG–05481
LINE CREEK ELEM.KG–05364
PRAIRIE POINT ELEM.KG–05422
SOUTHEAST ELEM.KG–05500
THOMAS B. CHINN ELEM.KG–05450
TIFFANY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHLKG–05471
UNION CHAPEL ELEM.KG–05606
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CONGRESS MIDDLE06–08642
LAKEVIEW MIDDLE06–08679
PLAZA MIDDLE06–08715
WALDEN MIDDLE06–08747
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LEAD INNOVATION STUDIO09–120
PARK HILL HIGH09–121,857
PARK HILL SOUTH HIGH09–121,860
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GERNER FAMILY EARLY ED CTR.PK–PK399
RUSSELL JONES ED CENTERKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,923+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
22%
69%
State
21.7%
Local (property tax)
68.7%
Federal
9.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (69%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
11,976
Students
27%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.5%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.5% graduation rate — 7.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PARK HILL?
PARK HILL has 20 public schools, serving a total of 11,976 students.
What is the graduation rate for PARK HILL?
The graduation rate is 93.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PARK HILL spend per student?
PARK HILL spends $15,923 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PARK HILL?
27% of students in PARK HILL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PARK HILL?
No, PARK HILL does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PARK HILL serve?
PARK HILL serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PARK HILL?
The median opportunity score across schools in PARK HILL is 45/100. 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.