Van Horn High School

Van Horn High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1109 S ARLINGTON Ave,  Independence, MO
Independence School District
3.8
2.5
1,061 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Justin Woods
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.2%
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
4.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
389:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Hispanic
38.2%
White
36.7%
Black
14.9%
Two or more races
9.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Missouri - Kansas City 164 Students
University of Missouri 131 Students
University of Central Missouri 129 Students
Missouri State University 87 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 85 Students
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City 85 Students
Rockhurst University 72 Students
Missouri Western State University 71 Students
Kansas State University 56 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 57 Students
Nursing 36 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Biology 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Education 16 Students
Small Business Management 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Criminology 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 89 Reviews
1.0 Freshman
1/22/2025
I hate I they don't carry narcan for kids potentially getting laced the food it 90% of the time expired and very unhealthy. and bullying is not a concern for the admin
4.0
7/15/2024
It's a very great school but the students are a bit difficult. But over all, they have amazing staffs!
4.0 Sophomore
2/27/2024
As far as I've known and attended this school, there has been ups and downs across all grades. Usually if you follow the rules and do the work. It should be easy to get an acceptable grade. Sports and activities are mostly successful specially the soccer team.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 4 Reviews
2.0 student
1/6/2022
during covid nobody wears masks, teachers and staff are ok, none are great but some are just completely awful. a lot of smoking/vaping/drug use during the day. The food is probably the worst I've ever seen. Teachers do nothing about fighting/bullying. The dress code has a few parts that don't really...
2.0 other
11/3/2021
Honestly the school isn't that bad, if you overlook the constant vandalism and smoking/vaping in the bathrooms. As a student who attended there up until this year, I can say that Van Horn high school will give your students a pretty mid education, with mid teachers, but the school looks nice for the...
5.0 parent
10/13/2021
I love this school for my son, He is doing well and thriving ! The staff and administration are helpful and thorough. Its clean, safe and the diversity is awesome. My son enjoys going to school and is always talking about how he enjoys his ROTC coach.
1.0 student
5/13/2015
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Van Horn High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Independence, MO and is served by the Independence School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 1,061 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Van Horn High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 21. The average home value in this area is $135,720. Discover additional schools in the area, like William Chrisman High School, Independence Academy, East High School, and more. Learn more about what Independence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Van Horn High School.

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