Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts

Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
4747 Flora Ave,  Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Public Schools
3.5
3.6
671 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Debra A Powell
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.2
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.2
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
31.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
550
Verbal
610
Average ACT
17
Math
16
English
16
Reading
18
Science
17
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
7.3%
State Average
13.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
296:1

Student Diversity

Female
58.4%
Male
41.6%
Black
48.7%
Hispanic
35.7%
White
9.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Two or more races
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Best HS for the Arts in Missouri
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Missouri - Kansas City 121 Students
University of Missouri 87 Students
University of Central Missouri 79 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 46 Students
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City 43 Students
Missouri Western State University 39 Students
Missouri State University 37 Students
Lincoln University - Missouri 37 Students
Kansas State University 34 Students
The University of Kansas 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 43 Students
Nursing 24 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Graphic Design 13 Students
Pre-Law Studies 12 Students
Creative Writing 12 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 12 Students
Fashion and Apparel Design 12 Students
Music Performance 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 86 Reviews
4.0 Junior
4/15/2025
I love my school, I don't think there is much that could be changed around here with it being a performing and fine arts school it's pretty inclusive and all around together. Yeah there are some days where there are some mishaps but that happens in most schools.
5.0 Senior
11/21/2024
Being at Paseo Academy has actually been the best throughout my whole school year because I have bonded with a lot of teachers and they have helped me a lot.
3.0 Junior
7/22/2024
Paseo Academy is a very diversity and creative forward school with many different ways for students to make bonds. They do not do a very good job of making sure every major has the same number of opportunities for all students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/17/2023
Unfortunately this school is the worst we have ever experienced in the communication between the administration department and parents as well as the overall attitude on attendance and specifically the motivation toward student goals and encouragement to advance in life. The students and staff we we...
5.0 parent
2/26/2014
Paseo is a great school art programs are phenomenal . the school is clean safe and the teachers are great this is one of the best public high schools in Kansas City in my opinion
4.0 parent
9/13/2013
This is a great school but they need to expel kids that are constantly bullying the same kids. This is the only problem and I think the teachers are great but the VP doesn't follow thru with certain things. Maybe if the school had more money it could be used for their special needs class.
3.0 teacher
4/6/2012
Pros: They have a great library and the staff is very friendly. All the arts programs are well funded and award winning. The building is fairly new (opened in 1991). The halls are filled with top quality art projects. There are field trips nearly every week. Cons: There are field trips nearly every...

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Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Kansas City, MO and is served by the Kansas City Public Schools in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 671 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.2, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 17. The average home value in this area is $138,458. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central High School, Southeast High School, Lincoln College Prep., and more. Learn more about what Kansas City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts.

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