The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
455 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)11-19%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)45-49%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)8%
4%
Black
(09-10)88%
18%
White
(09-10)4%
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
81%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend Westport High School?
455 students attend Westport High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Westport High School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Westport High School offer ?
Westport High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westport High School part of?
Westport High School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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