School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (03-04)
1,353 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
92 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Asian
(03-04)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(03-04)5%
3%
Black
(03-04)94%
18%
White
(03-04)1%
78%
Hawaiian
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
63%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Westport Com. Sec. Charter School?
1,353 students attend Westport Com. Sec. Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Westport Com. Sec. Charter School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Westport Com. Sec. Charter School offer ?
Westport Com. Sec. Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Westport Com. Sec. Charter School part of?
Westport Com. Sec. Charter School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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