Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools

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Kansas City USD 500
KCKPS Logo.jpg
Address
2010 N. 59th St. [1]
Kansas City
, Kansas , 66104
United States
Coordinates 39°07′48″N94°43′01″W / 39.1299°N 94.7169°W / 39.1299; -94.7169
District information
Type Public
MottoEvery Grownup, Every Child, Every Day.
Grades PreK to 12
EstablishedMay 10, 1886;138 years ago (1886-05-10)
SuperintendentAnna Stubblefield
Deputy superintendent(s)Judith Campbell
School board7 members
Schools44 [2]
Budget$428,729,878
NCES District ID 2007950 [3]
Students and staff
Students21,000 (2023)
Staff1,500
Student–teacher ratio13.94
Other information
Website kckschools.org OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Kansas City USD 500, also known as Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, is a public unified school district in Kansas City, Kansas, United States. [1] [4] It is the fifth largest public school system in Kansas in terms of student enrollment. It is considered a medium-sized district in the United States. As of 2023, the district has approximately 21,000 students enrolled in grades PreK & K-12. The district currently operates 5 high schools, 7 middle schools, 29 elementary schools, and 4 alternative schools, along with a number of additional educational and support facilities. The school district's 2024–2025 school year budget was $428,729,878.

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The district is also the only one in the nation to fully equip all of its buildings with SafeDefend an electronic alerting system that allows officials and staff to quickly respond to a crisis. At the touch of a button, it notifies law enforcement and first responders while activating lockdown features. [5]

KCKPS has its own police force, the Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Police Department (KCKPSPD), which was established in 2014 to provide police services for KCKPS schools. [6]

In 2022, Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) faced backlash over a proposal to spend nearly $6.8 million in federal COVID relief funds on cameras in classrooms. [7] District officials argued the cameras would help address staff shortages by livestreaming and recording lessons for classrooms with long-term substitutes or unqualified teachers. However, the proposal drew strong opposition from parents, students, and teachers, who feared it would reduce in-person learning with qualified educators and create an intrusive surveillance environment. Teachers worried that relying on video lessons could harm student progress. Additionally, KCKPS continues to struggle with staffing issues, particularly in special education, [8] which has contributed to ongoing concerns about trust.

Board of education

The board of education has 7 members. [9] Also, it controls the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library. [10]

Schools

Wyandotte High School Wyandotte High School front.jpg
Wyandotte High School
Schools#
High Schools5
Middle Schools7
Elementary29

High schools: [11]

Grades 8-12:

Middle Schools

Elementary Schools

Preschools

Alternative

History

2014: Launch of Diploma+

In 2014, the district introduced a new initiative called Diploma+. [13] This program aims to ensure that every student graduates not only with a high school diploma but also with one of seven endorsements. These endorsements are designed to equip students with the skills and experiences they need for success in both higher education and careers in a global workforce. [14]

The seven possible endorsements for Diploma+ are:

Achieving a minimum score of 21 on the ACT or 1060 on the SAT. Completing a qualified internship or an industry-approved project. Earning the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or completing the IB Career-Related Programme. Obtaining an industry-recognized certificate or credential. Gaining acceptance into the military. Completing at least one full year of college (18-30 credit hours). Developing an approved post-secondary transition plan. The Diploma+ initiative is part of a long-term effort to transform teaching and learning within KCKPS. It continues to be an integral part of the district’s curriculum today, reflecting a commitment to preparing students for success in both college and careers. [15]

Demographics

Historical population
Year
Student
Enrollment
Percent
change
2022 22,000—    
2023 21,000−4.5%
Source: [2]

As of the 2022-2023 school year, in its enrollment breakdown by ethnic group, 58.7% of its students were of Hispanic origin, of any race; 8.2% of the student population was of Non-Hispanic white ancestry; 29.9% of its students were African American, while Asian American students comprised 6.8%, and Native Americans and Pacific Islanders together comprised less than 1%. [16]

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References

  1. 1 2 "USD 500 Website". Archived from the original on November 29, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "About - Kansas City Kansas Unified Schl Dist 500". kckschools.org. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for {{{district_name}}}". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences.
  4. ↑ "USD 500 District Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 5, 2020.
  5. ↑ "A Unique Police Department Keeps K–12 Schools Safe for Learning in Kansas City, Kansas" . Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Police Department" . Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  7. ↑ "KCKPS classroom camera initiative faces criticism" . Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  8. ↑ "'We cannot continue down this path': KCKPS special education can't shake issues with staffing, trust" . Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  9. ↑ "About the Board of Education." Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. Retrieved on April 7, 2011.
  10. ↑ "Hours & Locations". Kansas City, Kansas Public Library . Retrieved April 19, 2020. Main Library [...] Location: 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS 66101[...]KCKPL is governed by the Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (USD #500) Board of Education.
  11. ↑ "Directory of Schools Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. Retrieved on March 22, 2018.
  12. ↑ "History of the Public Schools of Kansas City Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. Retrieved on March 22, 2018.
  13. ↑ "1976-2023" . Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Diploma Plus program aims to give more KCK students shot at college" . Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Diploma+" . Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  16. ↑ "About - Kansas City Kansas Unified Schl Dist 500". kckschools.org. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
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