B+
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
PublicHighGrades 8–12
1610 N 8th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101 · (913) 627-7200 · Part of Kansas City Unified School District 500
Students
1,045
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
63%
Setting
City
Grades
8–12
What stands out about Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
- Reading / language arts 10 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency31%
State average 27.9%
Reading / language arts45%
State average 35.5%
Location
Directions ↗
1610 N 8th Street, Kansas City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 8172
Grade 9240
Grade 10248
Grade 11209
Grade 12176
Enrollment over time
1,123’20
999’21
1,102’22
1,005’23
1,045’24
Down 6.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 56%Black 15%White 13%Asian 12%Two or more races 4%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.