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Independence 30 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,254 students in Independence 30 School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Missouri.
Public High Schools in Independence 30 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Independence 30 School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Van Horn High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
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This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
31 Schools
753 Schools
# Students
14,168 Students
293,732 Students
# Teachers
942 Teachers
22,922 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Independence 30 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#423 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.49
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
25%
8%
% Black
15%
15%
% White
51%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $14,293 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,588 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$203 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$178 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,293
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,588
$13,908
Best Independence 30 School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 W Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5505
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5505
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Truman High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 S Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5350
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,700 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
William Chrisman High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1223 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5355
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5355
Gr: 9-12 | 1,441 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Day Treatment
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5508
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5508
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Van Horn High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1109 S Arlington Ave
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5360
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,113 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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