Located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Kansas, Sumner Academy of Arts & Science was rated one of the best schools by U.S. News in 2020, ranking in the top 50 schools in the country and number one in Kansas.
Sumner Academy, home of the Sabres, draws its name from Charles Sumner. This famed abolitionist senator from Massachusetts received severe injuries from a fellow congressman following his emotional anti-slavery speech given in the senate.
Serving students from eighth to twelfth grades, Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that fosters a culture of global thinking, so students graduate from Sumner with a unique vision and perspective. The curriculum at Sumner for juniors and seniors is comparable to college-level coursework, and students can receive college credit by passing IB exams.
Students can find quite a bit more at Sumner Academy than at other stellar academies. Given its full array of sports, students have the opportunity to participate in soccer, tennis, football, volleyball, and more. Aside from athletics, Sumner Academy offers students a wide variety of clubs and extracurricular activities including band, theater, choir, and robotics.
Boasting a graduation rate far above the district average, Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is the ideal school for students seeking an enriching and rigorous education.
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 8-12
1610 N 8th St,
Kansas City, KS
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
98%
Niche Grade
A
B+
A
B+
C+
B+
B+
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
14.6%
State Average
33.2%
Science
19.1%
State Average
39.7%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
560:1
Student Diversity
Female
58%
Male
42%
Hispanic
56%
Black
18.1%
White
12.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.1%
Two or more races
4.3%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#3
Best College Prep Public HS in Kansas
#3
Niche Standout HS in Kansas City
#8
Best Public HS in Kansas
Specialty School Programs
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.
The University of Kansas
567 Students
Kansas State University
513 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City
510 Students
Wichita State University
320 Students
Emporia State University
281 Students
Baker University
263 Students
Kansas City Kansas Community College
214 Students
Rockhurst University
203 Students
Pittsburg State University
199 Students
University of Missouri
179 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
139 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
115 Students
Nursing
106 Students
Psychology
105 Students
Biology
95 Students
Computer Science
61 Students
Architecture
58 Students
Criminology
39 Students
Education
39 Students
Engineering
37 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/13/2025
Attending sumner academy was definitely hard but it also prepared me a lot of for college, though not as much as people were saying. I did have some teachers like the professors I have currently, and that has prepared me on how to talk to them and how to go about certain situations.
3/5/2025
The overall experience that I had at Sumner Academy isn't too bad. Most of the teachers teach well and are very understanding as well as the administration that keeps our school safe. There are plenty of clubs and activities for the students to do here with our large diverse student body. The food here is not really that good and the vending machines are the only best bet. There has been a decline in the interaction of students and school spirit at Sumner Academy. Students over the years have stopped participating in school events and it's disheartening as someone who works hard to make sure people are enjoying their experience at school and fun events.
11/15/2024
My experience with sumner Academy of Arts and Science is challenging. It is a hard school to maintain especially with IB classes. Their are great teachers and admins who want to see you succeed. The culture is very diverse and students get along well and understand each other.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/26/2017
I received a phenomenal education at Sumner Academy. I was far better prepared for college than most people I met in my first year of school. Would send my own children here in a heartbeat. People complaining about the age of the building should find something better to do...your kids are not being...
7/30/2016
The academics and the teachers get an A. However, there are so many roaches throughout the entire building that the students began referring to them as pets. There is an awful sewage smell on the third floor and the ladies rooms are filthy. My student has to refrain from using their bathrooms until...
2/6/2014
It is definitely harder than other schools. But something that you need to keep in mind is it is a college PREPARATORY school. If you can't make it here how do you expect to make it in college??? The work load is a little bit more demanding but there is a much better environment. There are almost no...
1/23/2014
i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i dont know... yeah... my school is fuckery .-.
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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10.3%
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Average House Size
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Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Kansas City, KS and is served by the Kansas City Kansas Public Schools in Kansas. The school has a total enrollment of 999 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Sumner Academy of Arts & Science has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $155,261. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crossroads Preparatory Academy, Académie Lafayette - Armour Campus, DeLaSalle Education Center, and more. Learn more about what Kansas City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sumner Academy of Arts & Science.