Serving 464 students in grades 9-12, Guadalupe Centers High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guadalupe Centers High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Guadalupe Centers High School's student population of 464 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Guadalupe Centers High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guadalupe Centers High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1579 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
97%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
1%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guadalupe Centers High School's ranking?
Guadalupe Centers High School is ranked #1579 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Guadalupe Centers High School often compared to?
Guadalupe Centers High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allen Village High School, Southeast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Guadalupe Centers High School?
The graduation rate of Guadalupe Centers High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Guadalupe Centers High School?
464 students attend Guadalupe Centers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Guadalupe Centers High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guadalupe Centers High School?
Guadalupe Centers High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Guadalupe Centers High School offer ?
Guadalupe Centers High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Guadalupe Centers High School part of?
Guadalupe Centers High School is part of Guadalupe Centers Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Guadalupe Centers High School located?
Guadalupe Centers High School is located in the Neighborhood United for Action neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Neighborhood United for Action.
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