William Chrisman High School

William Chrisman High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1223 N Noland Rd,  Independence, MO
Independence School District
3.8
3.8
1,441 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael Becker
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
83
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
500
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
30.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
330:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
53.1%
Hispanic
18.1%
Black
14.9%
Two or more races
11.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 Central Missouri 184 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 168 Students
University of Missouri 167 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 112 Students
Missouri State University 110 Students
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City 105 Students
Kansas State University 69 Students
Missouri Western State University 69 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 54 Students
Rockhurst University 53 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 52 Students
Business 48 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Biology 31 Students
Political Science and Government 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Elementary Education 24 Students
Education 22 Students
Pre-Law Studies 21 Students
Marketing 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 155 Reviews
2.0 Junior
1/14/2026
SO as a student at this school as of (JAN/14/26) I think its pretty mid some things are great like student diversity but other than that its like in the middle/slightly below on most things... IT could be better
2.0 Senior
9/25/2025
I have had many great faculty members, but an overall lack of support from the administrators has resulted in a less-than-enthusiastic experience.
3.0 Senior
5/14/2025
The teachers were definitely a highlight of my time at Chrisman. If it weren't for the teachers I don't think I would have made it through the year. The worst part was the sports, we lost most of our coaches through the years which didn't allow the athletes to grow proper connections to the coaches which led to friction and ultimately ruined the experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/28/2021
They have a great learning environment for my children!!
5.0 student
5/13/2015
An amazing school of character! Won State School Of Character (SSOC) in 2013 Won National School Of Character (NSOC) May 2015
2.0 teacher
1/11/2014
The staff is cold towards outsiders. In the 10 or so times I've subbed here, I've never felt at home. In all the hundreds of classrooms I've worked in, I've only encountered two that left me completely without sub plans. Both were at Chrisman.
1.0 student
8/1/2013
i don't like the school they don't help with iep's and don't like to talk to parents and my friends probation officer

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William Chrisman 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,441 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. William Chrisman High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $188,799. Discover additional schools in the area, like Independence Academy, Van Horn High School, Truman High School, and more. Learn more about what Independence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William Chrisman High School.

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