A+
Excellent
99/100

Sumner Academy of Arts & Science

📚 08 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1610 N 8th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101
Overall
A+
99/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 48% · Math 49% proficient · 96th percentile in Kansas
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Kansas for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Kansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

99
Repit Score
out of 100
1,005
Students
enrolled
16.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%96/100reading 96th percentile, math 96th percentile among Kansas high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%95/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 63% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Kansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +60 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency48% (+11 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency49% (+16 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+10 pts vs. state avg 87%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%65%reading +31 pts, math +36 pts100th percentile (list)
Black42%42%reading +30 pts, math +33 pts100th percentile (list)
Hispanic47%47%reading +32 pts, math +35 pts99th percentile (list)
Asian30%50%reading -16 pts, math -3 pts33rd percentile (list)
Low-income44%46%reading +27 pts, math +34 pts100th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1610 N 8th Street
City Kansas City
ZIP Code 66101
District 2007950
NCES School ID 200795001419
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 66101

Understanding the community around Sumner Academy of Arts & Science helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $37,192
Per Capita Income $22,174
Poverty Rate 24.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 10.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%
High School or Higher 69.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $78,500
Median Rent $732
Owner-Occupied 40.8%
Renter-Occupied 59.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sumner Academy of Arts & Science.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 56.7%
Black 16.9%
White 12.3%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More Races 3.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,005
Teachers (FTE) 61.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sumner Academy of Arts & Science?
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science has a Repit School Score of 99 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sumner Academy of Arts & Science?
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science has 1,005 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
What grades does Sumner Academy of Arts & Science serve?
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science serves grades 08 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sumner Academy of Arts & Science receive per student?
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science receives $17,507 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sumner Academy of Arts & Science in 66101 ▼
Avg Home Value
$131,815
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,312
1-Year Change
+15.1%
% Renters
59.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026