Kipp Kc Legacy High School serves 286 students in grades 9-11.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Kc Legacy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Kipp Kc Legacy High School's student population of 286 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp Kc Legacy High School is 0.38, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
77%
15%
White
1%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
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
How many students attend Kipp Kc Legacy High School?
286 students attend Kipp Kc Legacy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Kipp Kc Legacy High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Kc Legacy High School?
Kipp Kc Legacy High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kipp Kc Legacy High School offer ?
Kipp Kc Legacy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Kipp Kc Legacy High School part of?
Kipp Kc Legacy High School is part of KIPP: Endeavor Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Kc Legacy High School located?
Kipp Kc Legacy High School is located in the 18th And Vine neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in 18th And Vine.
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