For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 996 students in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in East Side are Northwood School and Lincoln College Prep.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln College Prep., with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 Sterling Ave
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 737-6290
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 737-6290
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln College Prep.
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2111 Woodland
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 958 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO include Northwood School and Lincoln College Prep..
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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