School overview
At a glance
Reported students
510
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
38.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri other enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
459
KEARNEY JR. HIGH: 510 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 10:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about KEARNEY JR. HIGH
KEARNEY JR. HIGH is a public other school serving grades 08–09 in KEARNEY. It is one of 8 current school records connected to KEARNEY R-I. NCES reports 510 students for 2024–25.
Among 186 other schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 63 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, above the Missouri median of 10:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking KEARNEY JR. HIGH
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.3
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.8%
- Hispanic3.3%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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