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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Kansas City at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Kansas City 33 School District
14,113 students | KANSAS CITY, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 36 schools -
North Kansas City 74 School District
19,673 students | KANSAS CITY, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 34 schools -
Lee's Summit R-Vii School District
17,790 students | LEE'S SUMMIT, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 26 schools -
Raytown C-2 School District
7,906 students | RAYTOWN, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 20 schools -
Liberty 53 School District
12,632 students | LIBERTY, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 19 schools -
Park Hill School District
11,992 students | KANSAS CITY, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 18 schools -
Hickman Mills C-1 School District
5,007 students | KANSAS CITY, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 11 schools -
Division Of Youth Service School District
384 students | JEFFERSON CITY, MO
Grades 5-12 | 10 schools -
Grandview C-4 School District
3,750 students | GRANDVIEW, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 9 schools -
Center 58 School District
2,507 students | KANSAS CITY, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 8 schools -
Platte County R-Iii School District
4,269 students | PLATTE CITY, MO
Grades PK, K-12 | 7 schools -
Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District
702 students | JEFFERSON CITY, MO
Grades K-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Kansas City
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Current student
November 21, 2023
I currently go to CHS and all I can say is how many of us honestly enjoy it. Well, as much as a high schooler can enjoy school. I'm a quote, "good kid" so my experience may be different than others,... More
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Center Sr. High
Parent / Guardian
November 21, 2023
I have nothing bad to say about Acellus Academy. We are very happy with our choice. Our son can work at his own pace, not waiting on other students to finish work/tests, and we can travel as needed.... More
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Acellus Academy
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
November 17, 2023
This schools soccer team just versed my schools team and the amount of disrespect this team showed my school was astronomical. they won and proceeded to strip their clothes off and show their middle... More
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East High School