B+
Above Average
80/100

William Chrisman High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1223 N NOLAND RD, Independence, MO 64050
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 53% · Math 44% proficient · 62nd percentile in Missouri
Graduation
B+
93% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

80
Repit Score
out of 100
1,441
Students
enrolled
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%62/100reading 53rd percentile, math 71st percentile among Missouri high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%73/10093% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 26% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +20 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency53% (+6 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (+4 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate93% (+5 pts vs. state avg 88%)
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 Missouri 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
White57%47%reading -3 pts, math +4 pts66th percentile (list)
Black35%25%reading +0 pts, math +4 pts46th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%35%reading -3 pts, math +4 pts45th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%—reading -10 pts33rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%42%reading +5 pts, math +15 pts77th 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 1223 N NOLAND RD
City Independence
ZIP Code 64050
District 2915480
NCES School ID 291548000724
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 64050

Understanding the community around William Chrisman High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $43,208
Per Capita Income $28,966
Poverty Rate 12.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%
High School or Higher 89.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $128,700
Median Rent $867
Owner-Occupied 48.6%
Renter-Occupied 51.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for William Chrisman High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 62.9%
Hispanic/Latino 17.8%
Black 12.8%
Two or More Races 3.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.8%
Pacific Islander 1.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,441
Teachers (FTE) 83.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for William Chrisman High?
William Chrisman High has a Repit School Score of 80 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 William Chrisman High?
William Chrisman High has 1,441 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1.
What grades does William Chrisman High serve?
William Chrisman High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does William Chrisman High receive per student?
William Chrisman High receives $16,029 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around William Chrisman High in 64050 ▼
Avg Home Value
$180,087
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,229
1-Year Change
+9.2%
% Renters
51.4%

Other Schools in 64050

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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