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Ruskin High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
7000 E 111th St,
Kansas City, MO
Hickman Mills C-I School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Torrence Allen
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
89%
Niche Grade
C
B-
C+
C-
C
C+
B
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
96
Full Time Teachers
96
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
540
Verbal
590
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
18
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
2.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
285:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Black
66.4%
Hispanic
17.5%
White
9%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
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
259 Students
University of Central Missouri
215 Students
University of Missouri
187 Students
Missouri State University
128 Students
The University of Kansas
108 Students
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
104 Students
Rockhurst University
104 Students
Kansas State University
100 Students
Missouri Western State University
86 Students
Northwest Missouri State University
74 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
85 Students
Nursing
79 Students
Biology
43 Students
Psychology
38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
38 Students
Small Business Management
26 Students
Marketing
25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
24 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
24 Students
Computer Science
23 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/29/2025
Ruskin Highschool was a pretty good school. It is located in a decent community. I would say the teachers are pretty hands on and care about education of students. Ruskin Highschool is a pretty well rounded school.
2/23/2024
Ruskin highschool is a place of genuine education and learning. Just like anywhere though it has it problems but I know the good outweighs the bad and kids will always be highly encouraged to push themselves and join the countless opportunities that Ruskin highschool offers.
9/19/2023
The best part about Ruskin high school was the teachers, they hire good teachers that really care about their students & will do anything to make sure they graduate. The worst thing was the bad student's . I would change it back to no freshman's in the building & less fights.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/8/2025
If I could give 0 stars, I would. My experience with this school system has been nothing but frustrating and disappointing. From the moment I enrolled as a new student, things were mishandled.On my first day, I couldn’t even ride the bus because my name wasn’t on the list (even though my sister’s wa...
5/15/2025
All 4 of my children have attended Ruskin High School and my experience with the administration, staff and school as a whole has always been positive. Our new superintendent is phenomenal!
5/6/2021
My two daughters graduated from this school. They are both graduates of college. The school you go to does not depend upon the success of your children. The school’s teachers really want you to succeed and really push students to sign up for scholarships.
4/11/2020
I rate it a one because a fight and bullying
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$98K - $217K
Homes For Sale
10
Average Home Value
$147,242
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
66%
Average Household Income
$68,613
% of College Grads
12.7%
Median Age
30
Average House Size
1,073 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
3.9%
Homes for Sale
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Clark Ketterman Athletic Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Longview Lake County Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Boating
Ruskin Way Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Sycamore Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Iser Park
The Bay Water Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Longview Tract Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Parking Lot
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Ruskin High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kansas City, MO and is served by the Hickman Mills C-I School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 1,277 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Ruskin High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.29, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $147,242. Discover additional schools in the area, like Burke Academy, Dale M. Thompson/Trails West School, Grandview High School, and more. Learn more about what Kansas City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ruskin High School.