7/10

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8/10
Test Scores
above average
10/10
College Readiness
above average
4/10
Equity
below average
Last updated: Aug 05, 2021
ACADEMICS
College readiness
10/10

This school is far above the state average in key measures of college and career readiness.

Even at schools with strong college and career readiness, there may be students who are not getting the opportunities they need to succeed.

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The best high schools offer advanced courses to all students, not a select few.
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College success
How do high schools help students succeed in college? Learn about the best practices of College Success Award winning schools.
College Success Award - Gold Badge
This school has earned a College Success Award - Gold for its track record in helping students enroll and succeed in college.

This school has also earned a 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 College Success Award. See more winners.
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Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in costly remedial classes and are more likely to drop out of college. Successful high schools help kids find their passions and succeed after graduation.
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ACADEMICS
Advanced courses
Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
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Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this school how they ensure that students are well prepared.
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ACADEMICS
Test scores
8/10
Test scores at this school are above the state average. Because test scores in some states are so low, some students at this school may still not be performing at grade level
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Even high-performing schools can have disparities between student groups. To understand how well this school serves all its students, review the information below in the Equity section. Understand what on-track learning looks like for your child and how you can help at home.
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EQUITY
Equity overview
4/10
Underserved students at this school may be falling behind other students in the state, and this school may have significant achievement gaps.
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Does this school offer opportunity for all its students, or leave some behind? Successful schools understand how to close the achievement gap
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EQUITY
Race/ethnicity
These 5 tips to start a conversation at your school about helping all students succeed.
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EQUITY
Low-income students
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Students with disabilities
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ENVIRONMENT
Student demographics
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Teachers & staff
What makes a great teacher? The truth may surprise you.
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Neighborhood
2600 Southwest Ward Road Lee's Summit, MO 64082
School leader: Dr Chad Hertzog
(816) 986-4000
(816) 986-4115
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