For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 5,829 students in Independence, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Independence, MO are Independence Academy, Lewis And Clark Learning Center and Truman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Independence have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Independence, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Osage 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Independence, MO (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.
Lewis And Clark Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7708
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7708
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Fort Osage High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7030
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,575 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Car. Tech. Ctr. At Ft. Osage
Vocational School
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7180
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7180
Gr: 11-12
Independence, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mccune School For Boys (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7490
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7490
Gr: 7-12
570 Evanston
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 418-4350
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 418-4350
Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
2437-2431 S Hardy
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 418-4450
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 418-4450
Gr: PK-6 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Independence, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Independence, MO include Independence Academy, Lewis And Clark Learning Center and Truman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Independence?
8 public high schools are located in Independence.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence?
Independence public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Independence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Independence include: William Chrisman High School vs. Truman High School, Van Horn High School vs. Truman High School, Truman High School vs. William Chrisman High School